COVID-19. In Gothenburg, concentrations of coronavirus in wastewater have risen further in a week. Now, for the first time, the University of Gothenburg scientists have released a trend chart for the whole pandemic. The research group headed by Heléne Norder, adjunct professor of microbiology at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have chosen this week to make an exception and present the nearly two-year trend of SAR-CoV-2 in wastewater, in the city…
Corona in wastewater at record high
COVID-19. In a week, the levels of the coronavirus in Gothenburg’s wastewater have skyrocketed and increased by about 250% compared to the concentration from the previous weekly survey and the highest measured value so far during the pandemic. University of Gothenburg researchers also say the delta variant has been almost eliminated by omicron. Two weeks ago, a sharp rise in SARS-CoV-2 was reported in the wastewater of Gothenburg. It was the biggest…
Combating COVID-19 with vaccination and education
CHRISTMAS. High vaccination rates and a marked increase in knowledge among large segments of the population are factors that can help to prevent transmission and reduce incidence of severe disease during the pandemic. COVID-19 expert Magnus Gisslén’s advice is to take great care during the holiday season and stay informed. Globally, after only two years, research articles written and published about COVID-19 now far outnumber those about most other diseases.…
Two new Wallenberg Academy Fellows at the University of Gothenburg
GRANTS. Influenza vaccines and drugs for type 2 diabetes are in focus for two young researchers who have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows. The researchers are Davide Angeletti and Linda Johansson. Since 2012, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows. The grants provide successful young researchers with long-term resources, allowing them to concentrate on their research. The program also contributes to an increased internationalization of the…
Successful treatment in mice for severe childhood cancer
NEW STUDY. In mice with high-risk neuroblastoma, tumors disappeared in response to a new combination treatment with precision medicines, a recent study from University of Gothenburg researchers shows. This is a vital step toward a potentially curative treatment for a form of cancer affecting young children that is currently difficult to treat. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, is the result of collaboration between researchers from the Universities…