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Photoreceptors protect plants from harmful radiation and stress
Plants can be damaged by various forms of radiation. New research shows how two so-called photoreceptors work together to protect photosynthesis. “Photoreceptors are crucial for plant development and growth,” says Luis Morales.
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“I’m looking forward to the next, slightly freer phase of my life”
Music, speeches, and laughter. Johan Schnürer bid farewell after nine years as Vice-Chancellor. “It feels a bit melancholic, to be honest. These have been fantastic years – and I will miss the people I've met here and the role in general.”
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AI researchers help robots see underwater – technology that could save lives
By combining camera and sonar data, AI researchers at Örebro University have improved the visual capabilities of underwater robots. This enables Saab vehicle operators to perform their missions more efficiently, and for Nerikes Brandkår, it could be the...
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Trace elements in ginger can indicate a plant's origin
Ginger contains different amounts of nutrients and harmful substances depending on where it is grown. Analyses carried out at Örebro University show that the levels of toxic trace elements, such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic, vary more in fresh ginger...
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New research shows fibre boosts both gut and immune health
Dietary fibre not only aids digestion, but also actively contributes to regulating gut barrier integrity and the body’s immune system. This is demonstrated by Evangelia Kerezoudi, who presents this in her doctoral thesis in biomedicine at Örebro...
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Renewed quality seal for Örebro University
The European Commission renews Örebro University’s HR Excellence in Research award – a clear recognition of the university’s strategic and long-term efforts to create favourable conditions for researchers and to strengthen its attractiveness...
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“We must foster international collaboration and broaden our perspectives through scientific mobility”
The 1st Summer Conference of the NEOLAiA Law Network demonstrates how the network enriches the work of legal scholars across Europe with an international perspective. “International cooperation enables me to tackle transnational legal challenges more...
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Mum becomes the family project manager when the children arrive
“Our study is based on interviews with both mothers and fathers over a longer period and reveals how mothers gradually take on responsibility for the intellectual and coordinating work in family life,” says Jenny Alsarve, researcher in sociology.
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New method could inhibit atherosclerosis in blood vessels
New research from Örebro University indicates that inhibiting a specific protein can diminish the inflammation that occurs in blood vessels during atherosclerosis. “This could lead to a new treatment for cardiovascular disease,” says Karin H Franzén,...
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“All exercise is important for the health of older adults”
All exercise helps protect against disease and is important for the health of older adults. This has been shown in a new study by Örebro researchers Andreas Nilsson and Fawzi Kadi.
