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Linköping University @liu.se · 2d
The articel was published in Journal of Internal Medicine, @jinternmed.bsky.social:
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Over the past decade, numerous reports have highlighted intergenerational and even transgenerational epigenetic effects resulting from parental exposure to diets, toxins, and stress. In many cases, t...
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Linköping University @liu.se · 2d
Men’s lifestyles may impact their grandchildren’s health⚕️

Our eating and smoking habits as well as health issues, can contribute to a biological memory that can be passed on to future children and even grandchildren, ackording to a review paper by LiU researchers. 🧪

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An older man holding a child in his arms, smiling to each other.
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Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation @kawresearch.bsky.social · 7d
Wallenberg Scholar Daniel Västfjäll is studying the emotional mechanisms behind human decision-making. The goal is to understand how our willingness to help can be made more effective on a larger scale #research #psychology #decisionmaking @liu.se @danielvastfjall.bsky.social
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Exploring the role of emotions in decision making | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Emotions are a key driver when we choose to engage in issues such as peace or the environment. However, we do not always help where our efforts would have the greatest impact. Wallenberg Scholar Danie...
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Karolinska Institutet @ki.se · 9d
A study published in @pnas.org by Marie Wahren-Herlenius and colleagues at KI and @liu.se reveals that a gene associated with several rheumatic diseases affects how cells move, providing new insights into disease mechanisms and potential future therapies 🧪 #rheumatology news.ki.se/gene-linked-...
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Linköping University @liu.se · 12d
Her work on ultra-thin materials is reshaping how we think about surfaces and energy. 🧪
Now, materials scientist Johanna Rosén has been elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social ✨

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Johanna Rosén elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Linköping professor Johanna Rosén has been elected as a new member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, KVA, in the class for engineering sciences. She is one of five new members.
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Linköping University @liu.se · 15d
Using magnetic cameras, researchers at Linköping University have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real time. 🧪🫀
The results make it possible to design the heart in a way to reduce the risk of blood clots and red blood cells breakdown.

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Researchers with a full-scale model of the human circulatory system. Close up of the model of the human circulatory system. Twan Bakker and Tino Ebbers infront of an MRI-machine at CMIV.
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Forskning & Framsteg @fof.se · 22d
Flygindustrin hoppas kunna spara pengar genom att ersätta andrepiloten med en AI. Men passagerarplan med bara en pilot gynnar varken ekonomi eller säkerhet. Det anser Carl Westin, pilot och forskare vid Linköpings universitet.
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”Passagerarplan med AI-pilot är en dålig idé” | Forskning & Framsteg
I dag sitter normalt två piloter i cockpit under kommersiella flygningar i större flygplan. Behövs det även i framtiden Med modern teknik och potentialen av …
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Linköping University @liu.se · 23d
Plastic neurons? Yes, really. 🧠
LiU researchers have created artificial nerve cells that are smaller, smarter, and simpler – a breakthrough for neurotech, medtech, and robotics.

👉 Dive into the future of bioelectronics:
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Junpeng Ji at the Laboratory of organic electronics working with developing artificial neurons made from conjugated polymers. Artificial neurons mounted in lab equipment. Deyu Tu, Dace Gao and Junpeng Ji, part of the research team developing artificial neurons, walking and smiling in protective clothing in the lab.
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Linköping University @liu.se · 29d
Ancient DNA, modern impact! 🌱
Researchers at LiU traced lentils in the Canary Islands back 2,000 years – and these hardy crops could help us tackle climate change today.

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Lentil cultivation on Fuerteventura - two women in sunhats in a field. Modern-day lentil varieties from Fuerteventura. Jenny Hagenblad, senior associate professor at Linköping University.
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Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation @kawresearch.bsky.social · Sep 10
Can you swear aloud at the office? Is it acceptable to talk during a movie? Pontus Strimling @liu.se is exploring social norms to predict which ones will prevail in the future.
#research #sociology #norms
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Predicting future social norms | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Can you swear aloud at the office? Is it acceptable to talk during a movie? Pontus Strimling is exploring social norms to predict which ones will prevail in the future.
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Linköping University @liu.se · Sep 10
Big moves at LiU!
New Centres of Excellence are here to supercharge research in AI, life sciences & beyond.
Collaboration, innovation, and impact – all in one place.

Curious how these hubs will shape the future?
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Centres of Excellence strengthen LiU’s research
The investment in four prominent research environments, Centres of Excellence, will ensure long-term development, improved quality and deeper collaboration for LiU.
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Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation @kawresearch.bsky.social · Sep 5
Wallenberg Scholar Olle Inganäs @liu.se is developing materials for the #batteries of the future, based on raw materials from forests and oceans and readily available metals. The goal is the stationary storage of energy on a large scale #science #research #sustainabilty
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Sustainable batteries for large-scale energy storage | Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Wallenberg Scholar Olle Inganäs is developing materials for the batteries of the future, based on raw materials from forests and oceans and readily available metals. The goal is the stationary storage...
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Linköping University @liu.se · Sep 4
Cancer researcher Linda Bojmar at Linköping University has been awarded a Starting Grant from
@erc.europa.eu to study how pancreatic #cancer spreads — and how treatment can be tailored to each patient.

#AcademicSky 🧪

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ERC Starting Grant to Linda Bojmar
Linda Bojmar has been awarded just over SEK 16 million from the European Research Council, ERC. Her research aims to increase understanding of how pancreatic cancer spreads in the body and how treatme...
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Linköping University @liu.se · Sep 3
By examining scientific articles after they are published and exposing shortcomings, @lonnibesancon.bsky.social has made himself an enemy of both researchers and publishers. It has gone so far that death threats have become commonplace for him.
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The academic sleuth – facing death threats and ingratitude
Lonni Besançon devotes evenings and weekends to rarely appreciated sanitation work. By exposing shortcomings in scientific articles, he has made a lot of enemies. It has gone so far that death threats...
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Linköping University @liu.se · Sep 3
Lonni Besançon, Assistant Professor at Linköping University, took a stand against flawed COVID-19 research during the pandemic. His data-driven investigations revealed serious issues in fast-tracked publications — including a now-retracted hydroxychloroquine study, writes @nature.com.
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The COVID-19 pandemic transformed this scientist into a research-integrity sleuth
Lonni Besançon has faced online abuse, threats and legal challenges. But he remains proud of his service to science and society.
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Linköping University @liu.se · Aug 28
LiU research: Less packaging can mean lower emissions – but only if we don’t start driving around to find the cheapest loose quinoa.

Turns out, how we shop matters more than what’s wrapped.

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Unpackaged food can reduce emissions
How do consumers respond to unpackaged food? And how can the producers and supermarkets design solutions that rely less on single-use packaging? These are some questions explored by PhD student Elena Jiménez Romanillos.
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ALADDIN project @projectaladdin.bsky.social · Aug 18
New blog alert! 📣

We interviewed Lasse Jensen from @liu.se about his team’s role in the ALADDIN project.

They transplant tumours from cancer patients into zebrafish embryos to study the effectiveness of nanobodies against them 🔬

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Linköping University @liu.se · Aug 14
Will do, thank you! 🤗
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Linköping University @liu.se · Aug 13
Hi Monica, we post new findings from our researchers in pharmacology (liu.se/en/organisat...) physiology (liu.se/en/research/...) neuroscience (liu.se/en/research/...) and other fields of research.
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Linköping University @liu.se · Aug 13
Linköping University and Region Östergötland are joining forces to accelerate research and innovation in AI and precision health.
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The initiative strengthens Sweden’s position in data-driven healthcare and opens new doors for collaborations.

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João Florêncio @noisybits.bsky.social · Aug 12
Just scheduled the first two research seminars of the autumn at @liu.se’s Gender Studies. DM me if you’d like a link to join us online for either or both of them.
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Linköping University @liu.se · Aug 12
The study was led from the Center for Disaster Medicine and Traumatology and Linköping University.
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Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation @kawresearch.bsky.social · Aug 12
Researchers have created what could be called “skin in a syringe”. The gel containing live cells can be 3D printed into a skin transplant, as shown in a study conducted on mice. This technology may lead to new ways to treat burns and severe wounds #research #science @liu.se
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“Skin in a syringe” a step towards a new way to heal burns
Researchers have created what could be called “skin in a syringe”. The gel containing live cells can be 3D printed into a skin transplant, as shown in a study conducted on mice. This technology may le...
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Linköping University @liu.se · Aug 4
Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight.
This has been shown by a research group at Linköping University in a study on 33 people. 🧪
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Snus cessation led to increased body weight and blood pressure
Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight. This has been shown by a research group at Linköping University in a study on 33 people.
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Linköping University @liu.se · Jul 28
Sweden’s radioactive nuclear waste will be stored in a sealed bedrock repository for 100,000 years.
Researchers at Linköping University have come up with a proposal for how to keep the memory alive over generations. 🧪
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Highly radioactive nuclear waste – how to keep it from oblivion
Sweden’s radioactive nuclear waste will be stored in a sealed bedrock repository for 100,000 years. How can we ensure that it is not forgotten? Researchers at Linköping University have come up with a proposal.
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Linköping University @liu.se · Jul 21
Researchers made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women.
Their insights advance our understanding of our most enigmatic chromosome, the X chromosome. 🧪
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Shedding light on sex differences in human disease
Researchers made an unexpected discovery while investigating genetically unique women. Their insights advance our understanding of our most enigmatic chromosome, the X chromosome.
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