Research

SLU is a global leader in research across several key areas and holds prominent positions in university rankings. Take part in our findings and explore our projects, research groups and open research infrastructures.

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Explores which nature smells could help reduce stress

PhD student Francesca Taufer explores how various types of nature affect human health and well-being through the sense of smell. Can we sniff the stress away?

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Beaver’s role in the spread of tularemia investigated: No increased risk found

Beaver dams have sometimes been identified as potential hotspots for pathogens and the spread of tularemia. But a new thesis from SLU clears the Swedish beavers of these suspicions.

Johannes Albertsson.
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Researcher on perennial wheatgrass: "Part of a new revolution"

It can be harvested for several years, benefits the environment and requires less inputs than annual crops. The perennial wheatgrass Kernza represents a potential revolution in agriculture.

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