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Animal behaviour, domestication and welfare – Jensen Group
What guides the many facets of how animals behave? How has it changed during domestication, and what does it tell us about their welfare? Focusing on chickens and dogs, we tackle such questions using ethology, genetics and epigenetics.
Evolutionary genetics of ageing and sex differences - Friberg Group
Research in our group focuses on two fascinating biological phenomena – ageing and sex differences - and their interesting intersection. To answer questions related to these topics we conduct research using the model organism Drosophila melanogaster.
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Biology (BIOLO)
Research at the division of biology covers all aspects of life science, from subcellular molecular processes, via organisms to whole ecosystems.
Nucleic Acids Technologies Lab
The Nucleic Acids Technologies Lab explores the use of nucleic acids as biorecognition molecules to develop highly specific and sensitive systems, with various detection modalities.
Crop evolution - Hagenblad Group
Humans rely on crop plants for food, medicine, clothing and many other functions. The Hagenblad lab studies how crop plants have spread across the world and how they have adapted to different climates and cultivation methods.
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16 September 2025
Ancient lentils shed light over Canary Islands history
The very first genetic study of archaeological lentils show that lentils grown in the Canary Islands have a history that stretches back almost 2,000 years. These lentils may become valuable for plant breeding in the light of ongoing climate change.
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11 June 2025
More than SEK 63 million in Formas research grants
Research into planning, reuse and renovation in the construction sector receives substantial grants from Formas, a government research council for sustainable development. Seven projects share a total of just over SEK 63 million.
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12 May 2025
Wild caraway could be the key to future cultivation
Researchers at ¸£Àû¼§ have found that wild-growing caraway, with its genetic diversity and adaptation to the Nordic climate, could play a crucial role in future spice cultivation as climate change progresses.
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06 May 2025
Newly recruited assistant professor to strengthen the ethology research at LiU
Christina's research focuses on how behaviour influences the lives of animals. Her studies examine the development and evolution of behaviour over time, and how factors such as social environment, physiology, climate, and habitat impact behaviour.
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24 February 2025
VR-grant for research in precision drugs
LiU-researcher Frank Hernandez has received a grant for his research in designing antibiotics that can be administered with precision. It is one of 23 approved grants by The Swedish Research Council (VR) that focuses on antimicrobial resistance.