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How can we better understand and measure the quality of life of children living with life-limiting or life-saving conditions? While research on this topic exists, it too often excludes the very individuals most affected: the children themselves, a group frequently considered "too vulnerable" to participate ( Namisango et al.

For many people, cancer treatment still means surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. But today, for a growing number of patients, treatment can involve something very different: their own immune cells.

Behind the decorations and happy faces, many parents experience the holiday season under intense pressure.

An international team of researchers from the University of Luxembourg, Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), the Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data (BIFOLD), and Google DeepMind has developed a new machine learning model capable of simulating a wide variety of molecular systems - for example, large and complex biological molecules - with quantum-mechanical accuracy.

What if there was a way to make ageing brain cells younger again? Researchers from Luxembourg and Spain recently set out to address this question. After developing an ageing clock capable of assessing the biological age of the brain, they used it to identify possible brain-rejuvenating interventions.

Research leads to results. SnT's research reveals unexpected insights into the perception of entrepreneurs on their biodiversity impact. The findings can inform policymaking and entrepreneurship to improve the sustainability impact of entrepreneurship.

Luxembourg is no stranger to challenges and tensions in the rental market. Now, a new report published by political scientists at the University of Luxembourg and the association for tenants' protection ( Mieterschutz ) exposes which experiences cause strain for tenants. During the study, tenants expressed a number of negative feelings about the rental market, with unfairness (47%) and insecurity (24%) the most frequent.

In a country where multilingualism is the norm, detecting learning disorders such as dyslexia, dysorthographia and dyscalculia is a real challenge.

Social media networks have proved to be fertile ground for the rise of populism, providing a mostly unfettered space for polarising discourse and spread of misinformation. Around the globe, the rise of populism has made political resilience and stability increasingly challenging. Help may come from an unexpected partner: for the first time, researchers in finance and economics are using a combination of models and theories from finance, robotics, economics and natural sciences to quantitatively study the data linked to the increase and pervasiveness of populism in social media.

At the LCSB, researchers model the complexity of the human brain in a Petri dish. Their work is highlighted in the latest episode of Primer , a new documentary series created by Bloomberg Originals that analyzes the complex science and technology shaping the future. Broadcast on March 27, the episode is entitled "Can Living Human Brain Cells Power AI?".

Every five minutes, somewhere in the world, someone creates a new deepfake. As this AI-powered threat grows, researchers are developing equally powerful tools to fight back. In 2024, a deepfake attempt occurred every five minutes, according to a report by the Entrust Cybersecurity Institute. The report shows a worrying trend.

First developed in 2018 by Professor Christophe Ley , this innovative approach to machine learning is making waves far beyond the lab. By blending statistical insights with machine learning models, Statistically Enhanced Learning unlocks new predictive power. Let's check in on how this brainchild is growing up.

On Rare Disease Day 2025, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg illuminates once again its building in blue, green, pink, and purple, joining buildings across Luxembourg and around the world. This show of solidarity, organised in partnership with ALAN, the Luxembourg association for rare diseases , pays tribute to the 300 million people diagnosed worldwide with one of the more than 6000 known rare diseases, including 30,000 in Luxembourg.

A group of legal researchers from the Department of Law at the University of Luxembourg is working hand in hand with computer scientists at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) to push the boundaries of Regulatory Technology (RegTech), while keeping in mind the legal framework which surrounds its use.

Sleep apnoea, a condition marked by pauses in breathing during sleep, affects millions of people worldwide, leading to severe health risks, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Traditionally, diagnosing this condition requires an overnight stay at a clinic for polysomnography (PSG) tests, which are costly, complex, and uncomfortable as they involve attaching multiple sensors to the body, making it difficult to sleep naturally.

Who will win the Olympic gold medal in handball this year? Mathematicians from the University of Luxembourg have developed an artificial intelligence model to predict and explain the results of the handball tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games. This is the first time a scientific method has been proposed to predict the final results.

The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The latter are integral to the brain's immune system and play a crucial role as the brain's cleanup crew. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University Hospital Bonn and the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg, in collaboration with colleagues from France, Hungary, and Germany, highlights that microglia establish connections with neurons through tunnelling nanotubes.

Early in the pandemic, scientists at the University of Luxembourg started to use their expertise to better understand the virus, its acute symptoms and longer-term consequences, and find effective responses against its propagation. Even if the crisis has passed, researchers are still investigating different aspects of the disease.

In the busy streets of Luxembourg, something exciting is happening. Scientists are working on perfecting autonomous driving, so that you and I can be chauffeured to work or school by a self-driving car. This future is what drives Professor Raphaël Frank and his team: they want to change the way we travel and make our daily trips safer and easier.

They are popping up on roofs and car parks all'over the world: photovoltaic panels are becoming increasingly important in the race for renewable energy. This technology, based on the conversion of solar energy - photons - into electrical energy, sees a fast development of its performance. A postdoctoral researcher at the Uni intends to further improve them with a revolutionary structure dedicated to thin-film solar cells.