Human genes influence gut microbial composition
New research led by the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden and the University of Glasgow, Scotland, has … more
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Anti-depressants in pregnancy not tied to stillbirth, infant death
In a study that included nearly 30,000 women from Nordic countries who had filled a … more
Fat influences decisions taken by brain cells for production and survival
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified two molecules that play an important role … more
New hope for MRSA
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have presented a new principle for fighting bacterial infections, in other … more
How the common ‘cat parasite’ Toxoplasma gets into the brain
Toxoplasma is a common ‘cat parasite’, and has previously been in the spotlight owing to … more
Exposure to traffic air pollution in infancy impairs lung function in children
Exposure to ambient air pollution from traffic during infancy is associated with lung function deficits … more
Chewing ability linked to reduced dementia risk
The population is ageing, and the older we become the more likely it is that … more
Most with celiac disease unaware of it, others go gluten-free without diagnosis
Roughly 1.8 million Americans have celiac disease, but around 1.4 million of them are unaware … more
Alzheimer’s vaccine trial a success
A study led by Karolinska Institutet reports for the first time the positive effects of … more
Suicides drop after antidepressive treatment for schizophrenia
Antidepressive drugs reduce the mortality rate of schizophrenic patients, while treatment with bensodiazepines greatly increases … more
Epigenetic changes in blood samples may point to schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have identified epigenetic … more
