NEW STUDY. For neurons in the brain to form new connections with each other, the protein liprin-alpha must dock with receptors such as neurexin. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. This is a fundamental discovery about how the brain works, which could ultimately have implications for diseases such as autism and schizophrenia. The results are published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. The research…
Better prostate cancer care for highly educated
NEW STUDY. Men with advanced degrees and higher income are more likely to receive certain care and treatment for prostate cancer. Their risk of dying from the disease is also lower than for men with low income and education level. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg. Behind the study, published in International Journal of Cancer, is a group of researchers from Sahlgrenska Academy…
Method measures heat flow in individual red blood cells
NEW STUDY. The ability to measure heat flow at the nanoscaleopens a new chapter in cell biology. The method represents a breakthrough for research on metabolism in cells and is the result of a European research collaboration involving the University of Gothenburg. The method, published by the journal Science, measures the production of what is called entropy in individual red blood cells. Entropy is a concept from physics, where it…
Blood test predicts functional outcome after ischemic stroke
NEW STUDIY. An ultra-sensitive blood test that reflects brain damage after acute ischemic stroke – and also predicts functional outcome. This is a discovery that is expected to be of great significance in the future. The findings are described in a study from the University of Gothenburg. The study, published in the journal Neurology, was conducted by a group of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg led…
Moderate low-carbohydrate diet is beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes
NEW STUDY. A moderate low-carbohydrate diet for adults with type 1 diabetes has advantages over traditional diet. The average blood sugar level is reduced and the time with good values during a 24 hour period is increased, without any negative health impact. This has been shown in a study carried out at the University of Gothenburg. The study, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, is the largest of…