Natural killer cells aren’t just mindless defenders — a special type, adaptive NK cells, remember…
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Karolinska Institutet, founded in 1810 in Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the world’s leading medical universities. It is renowned for its research and education in medicine and health sciences, holding a significant place in global health academia. The Institute is closely associated with the Karolinska University Hospital, serving as a major hub for clinical research and medical training. Karolinska Institutet is perhaps best known for its role in selecting the laureates for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine annually, underscoring its prominent position in the field of medical research. This connection to the Nobel Prize has helped enhance its international reputation, attracting students and researchers from around the world.
Blood biomarkers like tau217, NfL, and GFAP may predict dementia up to 10 years early,…
Fluoride is added to drinking water in many countries to prevent cavities, but new research…
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed for dementia patients, but new research suggests they might be doing…
Breathing influences pupil size, with contraction during inhalation and dilation during exhalation. This effect, controlled…
Scientists used AI to estimate the brain age of 739 healthy seniors and found that…
Two types of fatty liver disease discovered, enhancing diagnosis and treatment. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet…
New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which…
Frontotemporal dementia affects empathy and social behavior, with reduced brain activity in empathy-related regions. Patients…
Heart pumps can dramatically boost muscle cell regeneration in damaged hearts, offering new hope for…
A molecule identified by Karolinska Institutet researchers promotes intestinal healing and suppresses colorectal cancer tumor…
Long-term use of cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk in older adults by up to…
A comprehensive Swedish study tracking 4,000 children until age 24 links abnormal BMI, whether high…
A study by Karolinska Institutet researchers found that low levels of the antibody anti-PC may…
Despite overall high vaccination rates among the mentally ill, those unmedicated or with substance issues…
A major study using brain MRIs from over 31,000 adults suggests that type 2 diabetes…
Lewy body disease, particularly dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), affects a significant portion of dementia…
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a machine learning model, AutMedAI, capable of predicting autism…