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Amid growing global uncertainty, including war, extreme weather events, and resource instability, self-sufficiency and resilience become crucial. Socio-ecological resilience refers to the capacity of communities to regenerate ecological systems while fostering social cohesion and adaptability. This study aims to establish mechanisms contributing to socio-ecological resilience in a rural setting. A

Background: Cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) is the most common comorbidity of cystic fibrosis (CF) still, its pathogenesis is poorly understood. Recent studies have suggested that although pancreatic insufficiency is an important explanation for CFRD development, inherent pancreatic islet cell dysfunction may play a role. This study aimed to systematically compile current data regarding th

AimObesity is a stigmatised disease, and weight-related bullying is the most common form of victimisation. This study aimed to provide a nuanced understanding of adolescents’ experiences of such victimisation and related interventions.MethodsData were collected between April and October 2025 through semi-structured interviews and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Participants were Swedis

Huminfra is a distributed national infrastructure led by Lund University, which brings together 12 nodes in the domains of digital and experimental Humanities. In its first year of existence, Huminfra has established an organisational management structure at multiple levels, drawn up policy documents, routines and workflows, and held consortium meetings as well as smaller more focused node meeting

Vascular smooth muscle cell plasticity plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of vascular diseases. Despite compelling evidence demonstrating the importance of transcription factor GATA6 in vascular smooth muscle, the functional role of GATA6 remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of GATA6 on cell migration and to gain insight into GATA6-sensitive genes in

Myostatin negatively regulates skeletal muscle size in multiple species, and therefore, myostatin blockade has been therapeutically explored to promote muscle growth in humans, including to counter the muscle loss seen in obese humans using GLP1R agonists. In this study, we present results from a large multi-cohort genetic association analysis, using data from 1.1 million individuals to examine th

School attendance problems (SAPs) are complex, multifaceted issues requiring early, collaborative interventions. This qualitative study explored school psychologists’ experiences of delivering the EAGLE intervention—a structured, 10-week collaborative approach involving joint assessments and parental counseling—to address SAPs in elementary school (children age 6–9). Semi-structured interviews wer

Objectives: The aim of this study was to gain an increased understanding of the intensive care unit diary and how it affects patients’ recovery after intensive care. Methodology/design: The study had a qualitative design and was conducted by two focus group interviews in October 2021 and was analysed with thematic analysis. Setting: Ventilator treated intensive care patients with a length of stay

Social support is important for human well-being. Adolescents with experience of out-of-home care (OHC) have an increased risk of low well-being and lack of strong social support networks. Well-being in the general population is known to fluctuate during the life-course, particularly during adolescence. The purpose of this study was to increase our understanding of how well-being differs at differ

Research concerning digital engagement among older adults frequently frames technology use in terms of access deficiencies and skill gaps and emphasises the need for training and inclusion initiatives. Additional research underscores how self-efficacy, ageism, COVID-19 and the emergence of assistive technologies influence everyday adoption practices. This chapter builds upon these perspectives whi

Is high fertility related to shorter lifespan? Evolutionary theories predict negative physiological effects of fertility on women’s later-life survival. However, kin and especially one’s own children may contribute positively to women’s survival in old age. Family members may transfer resources and provide caretaking assistance as women age and be a source of social support that contributes to hea