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Asthma, obesity and poor lung function may be linked to teenage smoking among fathers (31.08.2023)
Children of fathers who smoked in their early teens have a greater risk of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function, new research from the University of Bergen and the University of Southampton shows.
Søsken
Increased cancer risk among siblings of individuals with birth defects (30.08.2023)
Individuals with birth defects have an increased cancer risk. Recent research shows an increased risk of childhood cancer among individuals with siblings with birth defects.
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An ancient neuronal network controls movement in humans and tunicates (29.08.2023)
Understanding the neural control of movement and how it evolved is critical to better address neurodegenerative diseases. In a recent study, researchers discovered that neuronal networks controlling movement in humans and tunicates have the same building blocks, structure, and function.
Thyroid cancer
Pregnancy and risk of thyroid cancer in the mother (22.08.2023)
A Nordic study that was recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that conditions related to pregnancy are important for the later development of thyroid cancer in the mother.
Barnekreft
Congenital malformations and childhood cancer - gender differences (22.08.2023)
Recent research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology shows that there are gender differences in the connection between congenital malformations and childhood cancer.
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Medicine use among women affected by gynecological cancer (22.08.2023)
A Norwegian study that was recently published in BJOG (British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) shows that women affected by gynecological cancer, especially women with cervical and ovarian cancer, used more medication for pain relief and sex hormones than women without cancer long after they had the diagnosis. Women with uterine cancer used more diabetes medications (antidiabetics) both... Read more
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Devaki defended her PhD (19.08.2023)
On Tuesday August 15th, Devaki defended her PhD at the University of Oulu. The opponent was Associate Professor Beáta Bugyi from the University of Pécs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary. We all very much enjoyed an insightful discussion on actins, actin depolymerizing factors, and their roles in the malaria parasite. Thanks to everyone involved and huge congratulations to Dr. Devaki Lasiwa!
3D-printed orthoses
Personalized orthopedic splints with 3D technology (18.08.2023)
Preben Aavitsland
Professor at the Pandemic Center leads two international committees (17.08.2023)
Professor Preben Aavitsland at the Pandemic Center is head of two international committees appointed by WHO's Director-General to advise WHO on how the covid-19 pandemic and mpox-outbreak should be handled in the coming years.
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New genetic relations between irritable bowel syndrome and psychiatric diseases discovered (15.08.2023)
The discovery of the researchers at the University of Bergen and University of Oslo shed new light on the connection between the brain and our gut.
Samling av studenter under konsultasjonskurset i allmennmedisin
Consultation course in general medicine (10.08.2023)
How can you as a medical student use all the knowledge you have acquired about diseases, injuries, diagnostics, and treatment during the first five years of your studies to meet the specific patient you now have in front of you during a consultation?
Ane Johannessen og Lars Thore Fadnes utenfor Alrek helseklynge
Honoured with awards (10.08.2023)
On Wednesday, Faculty Day 2023 was held at the Faculty of Medicine. During the event, TVEPS and Lars Thore Fadnes were honored with awards in various categories.
Impact of N-terminal acetylation in yeast
Removing protein N-terminal acetylation increases the turnover of ribosomal proteins (08.08.2023)
The impact of the most common protein modification, N-terminal acetylation, has remained a conundrum in the field since its very origin. A new UiB article adds a piece to this puzzle.