Kent Olofsson

Kent Olofsson

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🩸Artificial kidney could save more lives - and make dialysis unnecessary

The invention of an artificial kidney could help many more in need of a new kidney than what is possible today.

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🎗 Major breakthrough for breast cancer with new treatment

New treatment offers hope to breast cancer patients without costing more. It might also be useful for other cancer forms.

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💊 New covid-pill could reduce hospitalization risk by half

A pill can drastically reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19.

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🧠Hope for more effective treatment for Alzheimer's

New antibodies should be able to knock out more of the "protein lumps" that damage the brain cells of those with Alzheimer's disease.

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🦏 More Indian rhinos today than 100 years ago

Successful protective measures have spurred the growth of endangered rhino species.

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⚡ Millimeter-sized optical amplifiers can revolutionize data communication

A minuscule optical amplifier with better performance could mean efficient and cheaper data communication.

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🗼Kuwait turns 42 million rubber tires into an eco-city

507,000 tonnes of old rubber tires on a huge dump will be recycled and leave room for a new eco-smart city.

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🌊Microwaves might give us better quantum computers

A new ultra-sensitive detector can enable microwave photons to be used by quantum computers, which can accelerate the development of future quantum computers.

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😷 Youths better at coping with pandemic restrictions than expected

The pandemic does not seem to have had any serious negative consequences for young people. In fact, they've handled the restrictions really well.