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16 hours ago · The nasal passages are home to a diverse microbial community that includes a mix of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In healthy individuals, this microbiota helps protect against illnesses. But when this balance is disturbed –called 'dysbiosis' – it can lead to conditions like CRS. Research shows ...

SINTEF (Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Technical College) is a broad, multidisciplinary research organisation with international top-level expertise in the fields of technology, the natural sciences, medicine and the social sciences.

Dec 13, 2024 · Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a major global issue. A recent study in The Lancet estimates that such bacteria could cause 39 million deaths by 2050. “Currently, antibiotic resistance is monitored in Norwegian hospitals, but we also need systematic surveillance in the environment and the general population,” says Marathe.

3 days ago · THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Nord University - read more. AI sparked an idea that could improve road safety in Norway A university student’s innovative approach to mapping road hazards – inspired by self-driving technology – could contribute to making Norwegian roads safer.

2 days ago · THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Nofima The Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research - read more. To ensure the highest quality, haddock should not be slaughtered on board the fishing vessel Haddock should be delivered live to the fish processing facility and filleted early.

Jan 12, 2025 · A new study has compared crucian carp and mice. While crucian carp can survive without oxygen, mice cannot. “Even though the mitochondria, the power-generating components of cells, behaved remarkably similarly, there were some distinct and interesting differences,” says Professor Kåre-Olav Stensløkken from the University of Oslo.

Dec 18, 2024 · Researchers are now exploring several new treatment methods for patients with such disorders. These include gene therapy targeting specific DNA mutations, metabolic supplements, and cell-based therapies involving the transplantation of healthy mitochondria or …

May 22, 2023 · Norway has been slow to exploit solar energy, but over the last few years interest in the technology has been rapidly increasing. Between 2015 and 2021, the country saw a 15-fold increase in its capacity for solar power generation.

Oct 16, 2024 · A big step for the Institute of Marine Research. During this year’s coastal sprat cruise in the Hardangerfjord, both Frigg and a kayak drone were used – in addition to the traditional research vessel Prinsesse Ingrid Alexandra. “The Institute of Marine Research is now taking a big step towards using unmanned vessels as its standard method for measuring fish populations,” says research ...