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Quantum physics, the brain and sustainable materials focus for new Wallenberg Academy Fellows

What is needed to bridge the gap between quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of gravity? How do experiences in the transition from childhood to adulthood affect the risk of anxiety? How can methods be developed to sustainably recycle lignin?

These are some of the research topics for Stockholm University's Wallenberg Academy Fellows 2021

Press release: Gunnar von Heijne awarded the Celcius medal by the Swedish Society of Science

At the Royal Swedish Society of Science's anniversary on the 30th of October at Uppsala Castle, the Celsius medal in gold was awarded to Professor Gunnar von Heijne, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Stockholm University.

Press release: Gunnar von Heijne awarded the Celcius medal by the Swedish Society of Science

Coronene molecules contribute to complex chemistry in space

Carbon forms the basis of all organic chemistry and thus the building blocks of life. There is increasing evidence that amino acids and other complex organic molecules can be formed in space and spread to planets through, e.g., comet impacts. Large carbon-based molecule such as coronene could play an important role in how such organic molecules are produced in astronomical environments. Michael Gatchell has been interested in understanding the universe for as long as he can remember. Here he tells us about his research at Atomic Physics division of Fysikum and new results can change how we imagine molecules such as coronene contribute to chemistry in space.

Coronene molecules contribute to complex chemistry in space

Ylva Engström has been elected new chair of the SciLifeLab Board

Ylva Engström, professor at the Department of Molecular Biosciences at Stockholm University has been appointed new chairman of the SciLifeLab board by the Swedish government.