Regular exercise improves brain health and delays dementia by 18 months
The Guardian - 19-Nov-2024Fitness reduces dementia risk by 35%, even for people with genetic risk factors
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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AI analysis identified unique gene as a key player in muscle ageing
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) - 17-Oct-2024Findings offer hope for future therapies targeting sarcopenia and muscle loss
Shape-shifting nanorobots selectively clear cancer cells in mice
BioTechniques - 08-Jul-2024The system works by being activated in acidic tumour environments
Sleeplessness can make you feel 10 years older, study finds
New Scientist - 27-Mar-2024Getting enough sleep is the secret to feeling younger and healthier
Hold onto your mugs, coffee lovers! Coffee may help burn fat and fight diabetes
ScienceAlert - 07-Feb-2024This finding adds to our understanding of how caffeine might impact our health
Drones deliver life-saving defibrillators faster than ambulances
New Scientist - 22-Nov-2023Drone technology could revolutionize emergency response & improve survival for cardiac arrest patients
Red meat consumption is linked to both health benefits and risks
Live Forever Club - 10-Nov-2023Moderate your intake and choose lean cuts and unprocessed options
New brain atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types
New Scientist - 12-Oct-2023Could lead to new insights into neurological and mental health conditions
Largest centenarian blood study identifies key factors for long life
Independent - 10-Oct-2023Lower levels of glucose, creatinine, and uric acid linked to increased longevity
Antioxidants may not be as beneficial for cancer patients as previously thought
Karolinska Institutet - 31-Aug-2023Study in mice finds that antioxidants stimulate the growth of cancer tumours
Improving protein function could lead to new treatments for diseases
Karolinska Institutet - 23-Jun-2022This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s
Geography affects gut microbiome in healthspan and longevity
Fight Aging! - 07-Jun-2021One treatment does not fit all - diversified gut microbiota needs customizable medicine
Precise diagnosis with whole genome sequencing in healthcare setting
Technology Networks - 17-Mar-2021Over 1000 people with rare diseases were identified within 5 years of collaboration
Exercise could boost immune cells to help fight cancers
ScienceAlert - 28-Oct-2020Metabolites produced during exercise activate cancer-fighting T cells in mouse models
Longitudinal DNA methylation is influenced by genetic, environmental factors
Longevity Technology - 03-Aug-2020Decade-long studies of identical twins were able to reveal connections
Drones to deliver defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Sweden
MobiHealthNews - 19-May-2020Immediate defibrillation is the key to surviving a sudden cardiac arrest
Stroke and heart disease risk high in insomniacs
Independent - 19-Aug-2019Up to 30% of the general population suffer from insomnia
AstraZeneca Partners For Stem Cell Cardiovascular Therapy
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 07-May-2018AstraZeneca will develop cardiovascular and catheter-based therapies. Using Procella Therapeutic...
Defibrillator drones to boost cardiac arrest survival
Telegraph - 13-Jun-2017Fully automated eight-rota machines can fly at up to 50mph and deliver heart-starting kit. Shoul...
Having children could increase your lifespan
Independent - 17-Mar-2017Once you reach the age of 60, men and women live longer if they have at least one child. Based o...
Artificial trachea pioneer reinvestigated
The Scientist - 05-Feb-2016Paolo Macchiarini is again facing an investigation into his research practices. Swedish document...
