2025-10-22

Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute

Sex Dependent and Sjögren Disease-Like Immune Responses Against Phosphoantigens in BALB/c Mice

Researchers have discovered that certain natural molecules, known as phosphoantigens, can trigger immune reactions that differ between males and females. In male mice, these responses led to inflammation of the salivary glands and symptoms similar to Sjögren’s syndrome — an autoimmune disease that affects tear and saliva production. The findings shed new light on how sex differences influence the immune system and the development of autoimmune conditions.

2025-10-14

Department of Physics

Formulas that save lives – the hidden role of mathematics in cancer care

Emely Kjellsson Lindblom is a senior lecturer and researcher at Medical Radiation Physics, one of Fysikum's seven research departments. She will give an open lecture on October 23 at AlbaNova. She will demonstrate how advanced calculations are used in hospital physics to plan and optimize radiation treatments. How do you know that a tumor is receiving a sufficient dose of radiation—but that healthy tissue is spared? The answer lies in mathematical models.

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2025-08-20

Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute

Christian Riedel's group has discovered a new transcription factor that acts in neurons to promote l

The group of Christian Riedel recently published a study in Nature Communications, identifying a specific set of neurons that delays aging when there is limited nutrient availability.