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Digital advances for studying the biological compass in songbirds

Twice a year millions of birds perform spectacular migrations often moving from one continent to another and back. How birds select in which direction to fly during migration is still largely unknown. Traditional methods to study the orientation in birds are still mostly based on manual methods. The purpose of

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Generation and pre-clinical validation of customized bone grafts produced in 3D-printed bioreactors

Classical tissue engineering strategies are patient-specific, thus clearly associated with inherent limits: a time-consuming graft production and a complex/costly production. Most importantly those cell-based strategy only allows for autologous use of the generated grafts. Here, we will validate the large-scale production and pre-clinical performance of a unique bone graft substitute.

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The gut-brain axis in Alzheimer’s Disease

The aim of the project is to investigate the connection between diet/berries, microbiota and the effect on cognition and the pathological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Above all, we hope to be able to find links to APOE4, which half of all Alzheimer’s patients have, and which is a cholesterol-carrying

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Blue light for safe and healthy leafy greens

Pre-cut ready-to-eat (raw) leafy greens are a prized product but have caused major outbreaks of stomach illnesses. Such outbreaks cause suffering in the affected individual and have a major negative impact on society (healthcare, growers, food operators/trade). We suggest a blue light treatment stage during the processing stage to kill

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Smart polymer binders targeting protein phosphorylation and methylation

To develop polymer binders in assays that fulfill stringent precision medicine requirements in terms of robustness, reproducibility, scalability, affinity, multiplexing capability, and solvent compatibility. Using a special group of polymers called molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), we foresee this kind of imprinting approach to be broadly applicable paving the way for

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Novel ultrasound-based method to prevent heart attacks and strokes

In Sweden alone, there are > 30,000 strokes/year, causing major impact on individuals and society (16 B SEK/year). During the 80 000 annual ultrasound examinations, most individuals with dangerous plaques are missed, as there is currently no method to assess plaque composition. Our method is needed for 1) clinical investigations,

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