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Corticosteroids aid healing -- if the timing is right

A new study from Linköping University finds that corticosteroids can improve tendon healing if administered at the correct timing. The research reveals that inflammation must subside before new tissue formation begins. When given after the early inflammatory phase, corticosteroids significantly enhance tendon strength in rats.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 17, 2017

Dogs' social skills linked to oxytocin sensitivity

A new study from Linköping University finds that dogs' willingness to collaborate with humans is linked to genetic variations in the oxytocin receptor gene. The researchers discovered a possible explanation for why dogs differ in their ability to work together, which may have contributed to human selection during domestication.

SourceLinköping University·JournalHormones and Behavior·DateSep 18, 2017

Five times the computing power

FPGAs can now handle five times more calculations, saving industry huge sums and enabling new functionality without hardware replacement. Carl Ingemarsson's method optimizes signal routes in chips to achieve the boost.

SourceLinköping University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems·DateJul 21, 2017

High-precision control of printed electronics

Researchers at Linköping University have successfully applied a thin layer of a ferroelectric material to control electronic nonlinearity in ion-doped conducting polymers. This breakthrough enables precise switching of transistors and color changes in displays, opening up new possibilities for applications in printed electronics.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 4, 2017

Electronics to control plant growth

Scientists from Linköping University successfully applied an ion pump device to a small flowering plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, allowing them to control root growth and auxin response. This breakthrough enables localized application of hormones to study their impact on plant growth and development at tissue and cellular resolution.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 17, 2017

Organic electronics can use power from socket

Researchers at Linköping University have developed an organic converter that enables the use of electricity from a wall socket to drive organic light-emitting devices and charge supercapacitors. This innovation paves the way for flexible, thin, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solutions in electronics.

SourceLinköping University·JournalOrganic Electronics·DateMar 21, 2017

A rose to store energy

Scientists have successfully created plant-based wires and supercapacitors that can store energy, opening up new possibilities for renewable energy sources. The innovative technology enables plants to absorb conducting polymer solutions, forming functional transistors and storing electrical charge.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 27, 2017

The world's first heat-driven transistor

Researchers at Linköping University developed the world's first heat-driven transistor, opening up new possibilities for temperature detection and medical applications. The transistor converts a 100 times greater temperature gradient to electric voltage than traditional thermoelectric materials.

SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 31, 2017

'Knitted muscles' provide power

Scientists at Linköping University and the University of Borås developed a new technology that turns fabric into muscular tissue, allowing it to actuate like muscle fibers. The 'textile muscles' can be integrated into clothing, providing power for devices like exoskeletons, and opening up new opportunities for people with disabilities

SourceLinköping University·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 25, 2017

Hidden seeds reveal Canary Islands history

Researchers from Linköping University and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria analyzed prehistoric seeds to discover that barley was one of the main crops on the island of Gran Canaria over 1,000 years ago. The study suggests that the Canary Islands were colonized by tribes from northern Morocco nearly 2,000 years ago.

SourceLinköping University·JournalJournal of Archaeological Science·DateJan 9, 2017

$434,000 to environmental humanities

The Seed Box programme at Linköping University is allocating grants to researchers worldwide to investigate environmental issues through interdisciplinary and artistic methods. Projects such as Herbarium 3.0 aim to increase awareness of plant-human interactions and create new pathways forward for sustainable practices.

Molecular chameleons reveal bacterial biofilms

Researchers have developed a new method to detect bacterial biofilms using molecular chameleons, which emit a unique optical fingerprint. This breakthrough could lead to improved understanding of biofilm formation and its applications in medical care and the food industry.

SourceLinköping University·Journalnpj Biofilms and Microbiomes·DateNov 23, 2016

Sooner on your feet after hip fracture

A new study published in the Journal of Bone Joint Surgery has found that treatment with teriparatide accelerates bone healing and improves recovery after hip fractures. Patients who received teriparatide showed significant improvements in mobility and reduced pain compared to those treated with a different medication.

SourceLinköping University·JournalJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery·DateNov 21, 2016

Bioelectronics at the speed of life

Researchers have developed a bioelectric system that can deliver neurotransmitters in the body at speeds nearly as fast as the nervous system itself. This breakthrough technology has the potential to treat conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 2, 2016

Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection

A study published in the American Journal of Pathology reveals that HIV co-infection reduces dendritic cell function, leading to increased tuberculosis risk. The research suggests a new treatment strategy using host-directed therapy to strengthen immune cells.

SourceLinköping University·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·DateOct 18, 2016

People with alcohol dependency lack important enzyme

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry identified an enzyme whose production is turned off in nerve cells of the frontal lobe when alcohol dependence develops. This deficiency leads to continued use of alcohol despite adverse consequences. The research team hopes to develop effective medicines for treating alcoholism and contributin...

SourceLinköping University·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·DateAug 30, 2016

Relief for epilepsy at the scale of a single cell

Researchers have developed a small device that can detect the initial signal of an epileptic attack and release a substance to stop it, all in the same area as the signal arises. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of neurological illnesses such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 23, 2016

Softwares for fMRI yield erroneous results

Researchers at Linköping University found that common fMRI analysis methods produce false positives, leading to inflated false positive rates. The team's alternative method yielded more accurate results, reducing the false positive rate from 60% to 5%.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 27, 2016

Storing electricity in paper

Researchers at Linköping University have developed power paper, a three-dimensional organic mixed ion-electron conductor that stores energy. The material has outstanding ability to store energy, can be recharged hundreds of times, and is produced from simple materials like renewable cellulose and an easily available polymer.

SourceLinköping University·JournalAdvanced Science·DateDec 3, 2015

Electronic plants developed at Linköping University

Researchers at Linköping University successfully integrated electronic components into living roses, enabling the creation of digital logic gates, displays, and even electrochemical transistors. This breakthrough paves the way for innovative applications in energy, environmental sustainability, and plant science.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 20, 2015

Diagnosis before disease breaks out

Researchers at Linköping University have developed a strategy to discover disease progression at its earliest phase by analyzing T-cells. The study found that specific genes can serve as early disease markers, even before symptoms appear.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateNov 11, 2015

Scent is the route to the very best fruit

Researchers found that spider monkeys can distinguish between ripe and unripe fruit odors with over 70% accuracy, a skill honed through coevolution with tropical trees. The study suggests that a species' sense of smell is not inherently good or bad, but rather adaptive to their ecological niche.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScientific Reports·DateOct 16, 2015

Fearless fowl grow and lay better

Researchers at Linköping University found that domesticated animals grew faster and laid larger eggs when selected for reduced fear of humans. The study used red junglefowl and bred them over five generations to demonstrate the link between tameness and desirable traits.

SourceLinköping University·JournalBiology Letters·DateSep 16, 2015

One step towards faster organic electronics

Researchers at Linköping University have discovered that disorder and short-range intermolecular aggregation can enhance the conductivity of conjugated polymers. This finding opens up new avenues for developing faster electronic components.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 9, 2015

Resin may provide medicine against epilepsy

Resin acids have been found to be effective in treating epilepsy by opening potassium channels and reducing nerve activity. The substances, which are fat-soluble and electrically charged, were synthesized from a natural molecule and tested on frog eggs and mice before patent applications were submitted.

SourceLinköping University·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 8, 2015

Defective gene renders diarrhea vaccine ineffective

A new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases reveals that up to four out of ten children in Burkina Faso are genetically resistant to rotavirus strains found in existing vaccines. Children who cannot express the Lewis molecule, a sugar molecule needed as a receptor for the virus, do not become infected and therefore do not rec...

SourceLinköping University·JournalClinical Infectious Diseases·DateOct 14, 2014

Even geckos can lose their grip

Researchers at Linköping University have demonstrated that geckos and spiders lose grip due to the effect of heat on van der Waals forces. This phenomenon has significant industrial benefits, particularly in the production of graphene, where detachment from the substrate is crucial.

SourceLinköping University·JournalPhysical Review E·DateJul 9, 2014

Negar Sani solved the mystery of the printed diode

Researchers at Linköping University solved the long-standing mystery of a printed diode by applying it in the GHz band, enabling power supply to printed electronics via mobile phones. The breakthrough was achieved through tunnel effects, a phenomenon in quantum physics.

SourceLinköping University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 7, 2014