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Mechanism in embryonic development makes cancer aggressive

Tumour cells in colorectal cancer exploit an important signalling pathway that normally controls embryo development. Researchers have now shown how a protein that controls limb development make colorectal cancer cells more likely to spread.

Two researches in the clean room.

Major step for flat and adjustable optics

By carefully placing nanostructures on a flat surface, researchers at LiU have significantly improved the performance of so-called optical metasurfaces in conductive plastics. This is a major step for controllable flat optics.

Two researchers in a lab discuss a graph on a computer screen.

How molecules can ‘remember’ and contribute to memory

Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories.

Professor emerita Ulla Riis

Pioneer in education and IT new jubilee doctor at Linköping University

In 1970, Ulla Riis joined LiU as a new lecturer in education. She was encouraged to pursue doctoral studies by the first professor in the subject. At the Academic Ceremony, she will now, more than fifty years later, become a jubilee doctor.

A procession is passing through a festively dressed crowd

Academic Celebrations for semi-centennial university

This spring’s Academic Celebrations will take place on 23-24 May. Among the highlights are the performance of a new piece of music composed in honour of the university, and open lectures by thonorary doctors, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Two men, one woman.

LiU’s choir singing number one on the Billboard chart

LiU’s choir singers feature in the intro to the world-famous band Ghosts’ latest album Skeletá, which was released on 25 April. The album became part of music history by reaching number one on the US Billboard chart.

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