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Discovery at Umeå University awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Emmanuelle Charpentier has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation invests in infection medicine

The financial support is included in a national investment into Life Science.

Research news

Johan Trygg elected member of science academy
Published: 2025-12-03

Chemistry professor represents Umeå University in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA.

Three Umeå researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows
Published: 2025-12-03

Three researchers have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Umeå researchers aim to reveal how viruses build their factories
Published: 2025-12-01

Max Renner explore how viruses copy themselves – to help stop future outbreaks.

Calcium-sensitive switch boosts the efficacy of cancer drugs
Published: 2025-11-25

The researchers' goal is more precise target drugs with lower doses and less impact on healthy tissue.

New influenza variant could make the winter season extra demanding
Published: 2025-11-21

"The classic flu symptoms can become more pronounced with this variant", says Professor Niklas Arnberg.

Harshit Malhotra develops new tools for synthetic biology
Published: 2025-11-17

Harshit Malhotra's research aims to use special tools to control the cellular processes of bacteria.

Faster and safer development of CAR T cells against cancer
Published: 2025-11-13

Ten million for innovative technology in cancer research.

Safer dairy products with fewer chemicals
Published: 2025-11-07

Dmitry Malyshev is exploring new ways to detect and remove bacteria in the dairy industry.

Birch leaves and peanuts turned into advanced laser technology
Published: 2025-11-03

Researchers have developed a laser made entirely from biomaterials.

Tropical rivers emit less greenhouse gases than previously thought
Published: 2025-10-21

Emissions are up to 79 per cent lower, according to an international study.

Laser method can detect chemical weapons and bacteria in seconds
Published: 2025-10-20

New method provides an early indication of danger in conflict zones.

Building with ice
Published: 2025-10-16

Researchers at Umeå School of Architecture explores if ice can become a sustainable future building material.

Climate change may increase the spread of neurotoxin in the oceans
Published: 2025-10-10

Researchers: "Raises serious concerns for the future"

New discovery – bacterial “bubbles” hitchhike to reach the cell surface
Published: 2025-10-08

The discovered mechanism increases understanding of how bacteria and cells interact.

Researchers' card game teaches children about microorganisms
Published: 2025-10-06

Hope to spark curiosity about life beneath the water’s surface – with playful game cards.