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Scratching the Surface In the Spotlight: Bringing Biodiversity to Policy and Society Policy Councils and moreOne of the main aims of BECC is to bring state-of-the-art science into policy processes to support evidence-based decision-making regarding biodiversity and ecosystem services in a changing climate. As a member of the Swedish Climate Policy Council since 2022, our coordinator Professor He
Lunds universitet är försäkrat hos Kammarkollegiet som administrerar det statliga försäkringssystemet. Verksamhetsförsäkringen består av tre huvuddelar: egendomsförsäkring, följdskadeförsäkring och ansvarsförsäkring. Utöver detta finns några olika tilläggsförsäkringar. Vid en eventuell skada behöver en skadeanmälan göras direkt för att vi ska kunna få ut ersättning från Kammarkollegiet. Om du uppt
https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/stod-och-verktyg/sakerhet/verksamhetsforsakring - 2026-06-04
Department code: MZLU The museum's zoological collection has its origins in Kilian Stobaeus' donation to the university in 1735. From the time we started as one of Sweden's first curiosity cabinets, we are today a well-attended and appreciated research collection. During the second half of the 19th century, a personal courtesy in formal attire was required from the curator to borrow the key to the
https://www.biology.lu.se/biological-museum/zoological-collections - 2026-06-03
The Academic Support Centre works to support students in the first and second cycles of study with study skills as well as academic writing and reading. This is done through consultations, workshops and lectures. We work in both English and Swedish. Book an activity with the Academic Support CentreDoes your faculty or department need support regarding academic writing, reading or study skills? If
https://www.staff.lu.se/research-and-education/education-support/support-students/academic-support-centre-asc - 2026-06-03
This study assesses the feasibility of extracting high-quality DNA from blood samples stored at – 20 °C for up to 21 years under suboptimal conditions. It addresses sample mishandling in research, where many samples lack proper biobank protocols. Prior studies focused on short-term storage and controlled conditions, highlighting the negative effects of freeze–thaw cycles. This study evaluates whet
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a health burden that lacks specific and early diagnostic biomarkers. For their discovery, we sequenced urinary extracellular vesicle miRNAs in a type 1 diabetes cohort of males with and without DKD. The results were replicated by sequencing or qPCR in two independent cohorts and six published datasets, including type 1 and 2 diabetes, and both sexes. We also valida
Invitation to PhD course in: Methods in Causal Inferences for health economic and medical research (2 course credits) Lecture on May 9-10 and seminars on May 16 and June 4, 2019 Goal To give an overview and understanding of recent developments in methods for causal inference. To provide skills and experience in applying methods for causal inference in practical research. Content The course will gi
https://www.epihealth.lu.se/sites/epihealth.lu.se/files/phd_course_invitation.pdf - 2026-06-04
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence may improve diagnostic yield and accuracy in syncope.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare Generative Pretrained Transformer 4-Omni (GPT-4o) with medical professionals (MPs) in establishing syncope diagnoses and recommending interventions based on general practitioner's referral letters to a syncope-unit.METHODS: This three-phase study evaluated 5
INTRODUCTION: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a complex disorder with challenging diagnosis and management.METHODS: This cross-sectional, multi-national, web-based physician chart audit described clinical features and management of POTS, offering insights into disease burden and outcomes before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.RESULTS: Physicians (n = 153), primarily cardiologis
Smoking is widely regarded as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes because nicotine contributes to insulin resistance by desensitizing the insulin receptors in muscle, liver, or fat. Little is known, however, about the immediate regulation of islet hormonal output by nicotine, an agonist of ionotropic cholinergic receptors. We investigated this by imaging cytosolic Ca2+ dynamics in mouse and human is
Background: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a rapidly growing neurosurgical condition, driven primarily by an aging population and the increasing use of antithrombotic medications. Approximately 25% of CSDH patients are on anticoagulants due to atrial fibrillation (AF). The postoperative management of these patients presents a significant clinical challenge, as clinicians must balance the risk
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a complex disorder mainly of orthostatic intolerance, often accompanied by a spectrum of symptoms related to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Although the diagnostic criteria require an orthostatic challenge test, the associated symptom burden can be broad and is often missed by treating healthcare professionals, resulting in significant dia
Optimizing the use of available resources is often termed “Fast-track”, a term more or less overlapping the term “Enhanced Recovery after Surgery” (ERAS). The obesity epidemic calls for increased use of surgery, since no other therapeutic modality can achieve massive and lasting weight loss. Good results can be expressed in terms of therapeutic success, patient safety as well as the optimum use of
Background/objectives: Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) is secreted by enteroendocrine K cells in response to nutrient ingestion. The aims of this study were: i) to evaluate the cross-sectional associations between plasma GIP change in response to an oral glucose challenge (as a surrogate of GIP secretion) with obesity-related anthropometric measurements, fasting inflammatory bio
Aims/hypothesis: Type 1 diabetes develops gradually, and previous exposures may influence incidence. We aimed to assess the geographical variation in type 1 diabetes incidence in Sweden by considering all residential locations from birth to diagnosis in individuals aged 0–30 years, diagnosed between 2005 and 2022. Significant high- and low-risk clusters were identified for different life stage exp
Characterizing the effect of pesticides on pollinators is essential in the strive to protect biodiversity while maintaining efficient food production. Metabolomics offers detailed insight into the physiological response to pesticides. The impact of pre-dissection and dissection methodology on the metabolic response remains largely unknown, as does their possible effect on the measured metabolic re
Pancreatic β cells play an essential role in the control of systemic glucose homeostasis as they sense blood glucose levels and respond by secreting insulin. Upon stimulating glucose uptake in insulin-sensitive tissues post-prandially, this anabolic hormone restores blood glucose levels to pre-prandial levels. Maintaining physiological glucose levels thus relies on proper β-cell function. To fulfi
