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Research reveals the crucial role of proteins in converting solar energy for biological processes, such as photosynthesis and DNA repair in plants and fruit flies, respectively. By studying the deformation of proteins and the precise movement of electrons within, scientists aim to harness these insights for technological advancements. Credit: SciTechDaily.comCells need energy to function. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg can now explain how energy is guided in the cell by small atomic movements to reach its…

On top an X-ray examination, and X-ray image which reveals carious lesions on posterior molars. In the middle, a row of teeth showing diligent use of toothpicks, and filed front teeth. On the bottom a filed hole from the crown of the tooth into the pulp – a procedure that reduces toothache and infection. Credit: Carolina Bertilsson and Henrik LundExtensive tooth decay and pain, alongside evidence of dental procedures and the filing of front teeth, reveal the Viking Age inhabitants of Varnhem had access to surprisingly…

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an AI-enhanced method to analyze sugar molecule structures (glycans) in cells, identifying cancer-specific changes. This breakthrough could lead to simple saliva or blood tests for early cancer detection and type identification.In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an effective way to interpret the changes in sugar molecules that occur in cancer cells.Glycans are a…

The AUV is programmed in advance and then sent out on long journeys under the glaciers of Antarctica. Credit: Anna WåhlinThe unmanned underwater vehicle Ran has gone missing under a glacier in Antarctica. The vehicle, owned by the University of Gothenburg, is one of three similar in the whole world that is used for research and has contributed to important knowledge about the so-called Domesday Glacier.The seven-meter-long Ran disappeared this weekend during an expedition with the South Korean icebreaker RV/IB Araon. The…

A study reveals that Entresto, a heart failure drug, may interfere with Alzheimer’s disease diagnostic tests by significantly altering the plasma Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio, potentially leading to false positive AD diagnoses. This finding necessitates cautious interpretation of AD blood tests in patients treated with Entresto.Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is linked to harmful protein accumulations in the brain, primarily β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregates known as plaques, which are central to the disease’s pathology. Entresto…

The archaeological excavation in Tiarp in the summer of 2023 was carried out jointly by Gothenburg and Kiel Universities. From left: Julia Dietrich, Ann-Katrin Klein, Malou Blank and Karl-Göran Sjögren. Credit: Cecilia SjöbergArchaeologists in Sweden have uncovered a grave in Tiarp, dating back to 3500 BCE, notable for missing skulls and large bones. The grave contains remains from at least twelve individuals, and ongoing DNA research seeks to unravel their familial and health histories.The first analysis results now…