Karolinska Institutet
Public Medical university.
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities. Our mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education.
Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences.
Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.
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Details last updated 07-Nov-2019
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Sleeplessness can make you feel 10 years older, study finds
New Scientist - 27-Mar-2024
Getting enough sleep is the secret to feeling younger and healthier
Read more...Hold onto your mugs, coffee lovers! Coffee may help burn fat and fight diabetes
ScienceAlert - 07-Feb-2024
This finding adds to our understanding of how caffeine might impact our health
Read more...Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances
New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023
Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients
Read more...Red meat consumption is linked to both health benefits and risks
Live Forever Club - 10-Nov-2023
Moderate your intake and choose lean cuts and unprocessed options
Read more...New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types
New Scientist - 12-Oct-2023
Could lead to new insights into neurological and mental health conditions
Read more...Largest centenarian blood study identifies key factors for long life
Independent - 10-Oct-2023
Lower levels of glucose, creatinine, and uric acid linked to increased longevity
Read more...Antioxidants may not be as beneficial for cancer patients as previously thought
Karolinska Institutet - 31-Aug-2023
Study in mice finds that antioxidants stimulate the growth of cancer tumours
Read more...Geography affects gut microbiome in healthspan and longevity
Fight Aging! - 07-Jun-2021
One treatment does not fit all - diversified gut microbiota needs customizable medicine
Read more...Precise diagnosis with whole genome sequencing in healthcare setting
Technology Networks - 17-Mar-2021
Over 1000 people with rare diseases were identified within 5 years of collaboration
Read more...Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers
ScienceAlert - 28-Oct-2020
Metabolites produced during exercise activate cancer-fighting T cells in mouse models
Read more...Longitudinal DNA methylation is influenced by genetic, environmental factors
Longevity Technology - 03-Aug-2020
Decade-long studies of identical twins were able to reveal connections
Read more...Drones to deliver defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Sweden
MobiHealthNews - 19-May-2020
Immediate defibrillation is the key to surviving a sudden cardiac arrest
Read more...Stroke and heart disease risk high in insomniacs
Independent - 19-Aug-2019
Up to 30% of the general population suffer from insomnia
Read more...AstraZeneca Partners For Stem Cell Cardiovascular Therapy
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 07-May-2018
AstraZeneca will develop cardiovascular and catheter-based therapies. Using Procella Therapeutic...
Read more...Defibrillator drones to boost cardiac arrest survival
Telegraph - 13-Jun-2017
Fully automated eight-rota machines can fly at up to 50mph and deliver heart-starting kit. Shoul...
Read more...Having children could increase your lifespan
Independent - 17-Mar-2017
Once you reach the age of 60, men and women live longer if they have at least one child. Based o...
Read more...Artificial trachea pioneer reinvestigated
The Scientist - 05-Feb-2016
Paolo Macchiarini is again facing an investigation into his research practices. Swedish document...
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