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Life and death research

Putting patients to sleep using various forms of anaesthesia has been used in medicine for over a century. However, there is still a lot we don’t know about its effects.

Stable perovskite LEDs one step closer

Researchers at Linköping University, working with colleagues in Great Britain, China and the Czech Republic, have developed a perovskite light-emitting diode (LED) with both high efficiency and long operational stability.

Experiences of undesired effects of hormonal contraception

A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. This is one of four themes that researchers identified in interviews with 24 women.

AI algorithms to predict problems before they occur

Vast numbers of sensors monitor industrial production systems detecting faults or deviations. A Vinnova-financed project explore how artificial intelligence can be used to detect patterns in the deviations and prevent problems before they arise.

Quantum phenomenon governs organic solar cells

Researchers at LiU have discovered a quantum phenomenon that influences the formation of free charges in organic solar cells. “If we can properly understand what’s going on, we can increase the efficiency”, says Olle Inganäs, professor emeritus.

Increasing the employability of doctoral graduates

Newly promoted doctoral graduates often have difficulty finding a job meeting both their expectations and skills. In order to increase their employability, doctoral graduates, employers and universities must be prepared to act.

Creating stretchable thermoelectric generators

For the first time, a soft and stretchable organic thermoelectric module has been created that can harvest energy from body heat. The breakthrough was enabled by a new composite material that may have widespread use.

Håkan Olausson appointed Wallenberg Clinical Scholar

Håkan Olausson has been appointed as a Wallenberg Clinical Scholar by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. He receives SEK 15 million for his research into the clinical significance of a newly discovered ultrarapid pain-signalling system.

Bacteria cause problems for genetic research

A puzzling modification of DNA that is common in bacteria is not present in humans or other mammals. Scientists at LiU show that previous detection in animals was probably due to limitations of the technology used and bacterial contamination.

LiU to lead major European AI network

The EU Commission has selected the four networks that are to strengthen European research within artificial intelligence (AI). One of the four networks is coordinated and run by Fredrik Heintz, associate professor and AI researcher at LiU.

Social interaction in horses can impact long term stress levels

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Microscopy image of protein aggregates stained green and red with the tracer molecules.

Tracer molecules can distinguish between very similar brain diseases

Two diseases that affect the brain, Parkinson’s disease and multiple system atrophy, show the same characteristics. Scientists have now shown that tracer molecules developed at LiU can distinguish between these diseases.

The ink of the future in printed electronics

A research group led by Simone Fabiano at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, has created an organic material with superb conductivity that doesn’t need to be doped. They have achieved this by mixing two polymers with different properties.

Posh school no cure for segregation

A new study shows how segregation accompanies high-performing students with foreign backgrounds into the classroom. They are excluded from the Swedish community, even though they are formally seen as successful examples of integration.

How do we build people's trust in robots?

In the future, AI may be used to care for people – and it may be robots doing the work. Two researchers at Linköping University are to lead a project investigating trust, empathy and accountability in the relationship between humans and robots.

AI research holding its breath

The European Commission has recently published the way ahead for a common initiative in artificial intelligence. “This is fully in line with the ideas we presented within the European research network CLAIRE”, says LiU researcher Fredrik Heintz.

An AI computer lab using medical images from SCAPIS

Scientists plan to use the same technology as that used to create deepfake videos to build AI-generated medical images. The synthesised images will present data from the big SCAPIS study, and will be used for research into AI solutions in healthcare.

New thesis examines auditing costs

The cost of auditing differs significantly between companies, and depends on the form of ownership and the company’s bottom line. When annual reports are compiled, individuals can have a large influence on reports and contents.

Five future research leaders at LiU

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research has selected 20 young researchers as Future Research Leaders. Five are active at LiU. Each receives SEK 12 million in a five-year period and the opportunity to participate in a leadership programme.

Artificial intelligence finds disease-related genes

An artificial neural network can reveal patterns in huge amounts of gene expression data, and discover groups of disease-related genes. The scientists hope that the method can eventually be applied within precision medicine.

Research in children’s medicine at LiU to receive record donation

A private donation of SEK 100 million will strengthen research into children’s medicine at Linköping University.

Difficult to create sustainable transport chains

Both transport companies and trading companies have high ambitions with respect to sustainable transport. But researchers at LiU and Linnaeus University have shown that several challenges remain before the entire transport chain becomes sustainable.

Norrköping home to world’s first professor of exploranation

Ben Shedd, winner of several awards for his scientific films for dome cinemas, is LiU’s first guest professor in visual scientific communication. The guest professorship has been financed by a donation from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Important differencies in industry's energy work

Investing in energy conservation can give significant additional benefits to a company, sometimes as significant as the energy saving itself. At the same time, the work companies carry out to reduce energyconsumption differ greatly.