740 MSEK to SciLifeLab's program for Data-Driven Life Science
18 mathematicians receive research funding
Current calls
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Potential new therapy for MDS blood cancer
Eva Hellström Lindberg wants to improve survival and quality of life for patients suffering from myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of blood cancers. Her research aims to add to our biological understanding of the diseases, thereby resulting in fewer relapses from treatment and potential new therapies.
Cancer cells fooling neurons into weakening the immune system
Sebastien Talbot’s research team has studied what happens to the interaction in a number of chronic conditions such as allergies and inflammatory diseases. They are now focusing on skin cancer.
Answers about immune responses sought in donated organs
Although the overall goal of the project is to improve understanding of the immune system, there is also potential for improving diagnostic techniques.
Moving the cradle of humankind
The strides made in recent years in genetic research mean the family tree of Homo sapiens will have to be redrawn. Mattias Jakobsson is using prehistoric DNA combined with archeological finds to maps human evolution. His findings raise the question of whether the cradle of humankind should be sought elsewhere than in East Africa.
