Research news
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New study: asthma and allergies may be caused by changes in the placenta
Changes in the placenta may increase the risk of children developing asthma and allergies, as shown in new research from Örebro University. “Paediatricians ought to focus more on the potential significance of the placenta for the child after birth.”
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Swedish nature used to market white snus to young women and non-smokers in the UK
Nicotine pouches that taste like strawberries, are good for your health and evoke a sense of freedom – are as free as only Swedes can be. Lauren O’Hagan shows how a tobacco company is marketing tobacco-free nicotine aimed at young women and non-smokers.
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High levels of PFAS in juice and fruit purée for children
A new study has revealed high levels of so-called ultrashort PFAS chemicals in baby food. “I was somewhat surprised that the levels were higher than average,” says Leo Yeung, researcher in chemistry at Örebro University.
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Blood test could cut diagnosis time for youth with IBD
A simple blood test shows whether stomach problems in children and teenagers are likely to be inflammatory bowel disease, as shown in the study results published in the highly-ranked journal Nature Communications.
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Increased dementia risk in older adults with a criminal background
Older adults with a criminal background have a higher risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment with a significantly greater risk for those who have also committed serious crimes,
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Swedish consumers want plant-based meat resembling meat
Research at Örebro University shows that consumers wishing to reduce their meat consumption and those who are positive about meat have a preference for plant-based protein that resembles meat in taste, smell, and texture.
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Örebro research could lead to an HIV vaccine
Researchers at Örebro University have developed genetically engineered probiotic bacteria that could potentially protect against HIV infection. The goal is to create a vaccine in pill form.
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Örebro researchers using math to analyse sports – balancing risks against potential gains
We must often weigh the risks against what we stand to win. Örebro researchers Anders Lunander and Niklas Karlsson have analysed risk-taking and decision-making in sports.
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Psychiatric diagnoses may increase the risk for young people to commit crime
Psychiatric diagnoses such as ADHD, substance abuse, and depression may increase the risk for young people to commit crimes – especially among women.
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Curiosity and play to enhance AI’s learning ability
Amy Loutfi has been named a Wallenberg Scholar and awarded 18 million SEK for AI research. Guided by curiosity, play and empathy, Professor Amy Loutfi and her research team aim to study and develop the learning process in embodied AI systems.
