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The link between mental health issues and crime differs according to gender

Mental health issues and youth crime are often linked, but the nature of these links varies depending on the type of mental health problem and the gender of the individual. This is demonstrated by criminologist Linn Persson in a new doctoral thesis from...

The shark’s complex body regulation was presented at a water conference

Six water researchers from Malmö University took part in a major water conference in Stockholm. One of them is Henrik Vinther Sörensen, who is interested in how sharks regulate their body water content when exposed to extreme conditions in the sea.

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Department of Natural Science, Mathematics and Society

The Department of Natural Science, Mathematics and Society conducts research and development and trains science teachers in mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, technology and geography. The department’s interest is focused on teaching and learning...

How young people can keep their teeth healthy – despite living in poverty

The ability to acquire and use health information, parental support, and encouragement from friends and community groups all contribute to good oral health among young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new thesis from Malmö University.

Exercise relieves jaw pain – but the effect isn’t the same for everyone

One in ten Swedes lives with chronic pain in the jaw, face or mouth. A new doctoral thesis now provides in-depth insight into how this pain affects those affected and why pain-relieving jaw exercises have varying effects on different people.

The appearance of one’s teeth influences young people’s well-being

Young people’s quality of life is often negatively affected by misaligned teeth or jaws (malocclusion). This is particularly true for girls and those with crowded front teeth. At the same time, access to orthodontic treatment is unevenly distributed,...