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New function of a key component in the immune system discovered The complement proteins that circulate in our blood are an important part of our immune system. They help identify bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms, making it easier for our white blood cells to find and neutralise dangerous microbes. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now discovered a previously unknown function of the central complement protein, C3, which describes how C3 regulates autophagy. Read more.

Using AI to improve refugee integration Using machine learning and optimisation to find refugees’ new homes can significantly improve their chances of finding work within three months, according to new research. Read more.

Intestinal bacteria produce electric current from sugar Intestinal bacteria can create an electric current, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The results are valuable for the development of drugs, but also for the production of bioenergy, for example. Read more.

How to attract young employees – and keep them The first year Bachelor’s in International Business students were invited to the seminar “The war for talent” for a Q&A with Kajsa von Geijer, Senior Vice President Human Resources at Thule Group and Per-Arne Pettersson, Partner at Deloitte. Based on the students’ questions, they generously shared their experience on how to attract young employees – and how to keep them. Read more.

Research magazine Mission is possible: the aging body The body is an amazing invention! However, how the body ages through life can be affected already when we area tiny foetus according to the lifestyle of the mother before conception and during the pregnancy. You can read about this and research about how diseases direct the way we age in this theme issue. Read more.

Thousands of Swedes are inserting microchips into themselves – here’s why Thousands of people in Sweden have inserted microchips, which can function as contactless credit cards, key cards and even rail cards, into their bodies. Once the chip is underneath your skin, there is no longer any need to worry about misplacing a card or carrying a heavy wallet. But for many people, the idea of carrying a microchip in their body feels more dystopian than practical. Read more.

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