PROTEIN 2022.02.28 This molecule is vital to our survival. Now we know what it looks like In order to live, all mammals depend on the function of a large molecule in our nerve cells made up of four proteins. Now, an international team of researchers have mapped the missing pieces.
Elite Research prize 2022.02.22 Naja Hulvej Rod was shaped by curious idol in the US Today, Professor of Epidemiology Naja Hulvej Rod receives the Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s Elite Research Prize, i.a. for her creative, cross-disciplinary research – especially within stress.
THE BRAIN 2022.02.16 Treatment for Parkinson’s could now get even better New study could help clinicians to focus Deep Brain Stimulation to the right therapeutic spot and hopefully could improve treatment of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease.
Health care 2022.02.16 When the elderly are involved in their treatment, they can get a better life Patient involvement has been a manta within the healthcare system for a long time. Now new research from the University of Copenhagen proves that patient involvement actually does make a difference.
DRUGS 2022.02.15 New discovery could phase out medications from pig intestines Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have succeeded in making heparin in a laboratory without the use of live animals, and the result is promising.
Migraine 2022.02.07 Genetic researchers can now explain different types of migraine The world's largest gene study on migraine describes, for the first time, the genetic differences between migraine with and without aura.
Headache 2022.01.26 Overlooked disease: Tens of thousands of people have problems at work People with migraine or frequent tension headaches have a reduced work ability in particularly three areas. Researchers hope that workplaces will become better at accommodating those suffering from headaches.
Epigenetics 2022.01.20 You can feel this acid when you work out. Now it may increase knowledge of cancer medicine New research shows that specific enzymes can remove lactic acid marks. This finding may increase our understanding of cancer medicine and how physical exercise, among other things, can affect human epigenetics.
The brain 2022.01.20 Four universities and Lundbeck Foundation boost Danish brain research and talent development with a new neuroscience academy With a programme grant of DKK 187 million from Lundbeck Foundation, the framework is established for an ambitious new growth dynamo for neuroscience in Denmark – the Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD).
ENVIRONMENT 2022.01.19 This new tool helps monitor how environmental changes impact our food crops 75 percent of the world’s main commercial crops are fully or partially dependent on pollination by animals.
Innovation 2022.01.17 Researchers and industry join forces in SPARK Denmark to strengthen Danish innovation The innovation programme SPARK Denmark is being established at Denmark’s five largest universities based on a grant of DKK 44 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
BACTERIA 2022.01.13 Common lung diseases can be difficult to treat – but there may be hope Pneumonia is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world. But our understanding of the disease may have been mistaken. The new knowledge may provide better treatments in the future.
INEQUALITY 2022.01.13 Men’s health more vulnerable after breakups, divorces, and living alone, than women’s A new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen establishes a connection between increased risk of inflammation in men and both breakup and living alone for a number of years.
ERC 2022.01.12 ERC-recipient will investigate how Earth-like planets take shape Michiel Lambrechts from the University of Copenhagen has received a Starting Grant from the European Research Council to investigate the origin of the Earth-like planets located around nearby stars in our galaxy.
Recruitment 2022.01.11 Two grants attract international research profiles to UCPH With a new grant each, two international research profiles have taken up positions at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen.
DNA 2022.01.06 Which animals exist right here? Now researchers are able to find the answer out of thin air Using a new technique, researchers are able to vacuum animal DNA from the air and identify the species that live nearby. The researchers expect to be able to use it to map threatened and invasive animal species.
GENETIK 2021.12.22 Grønlændere bliver sunde af at spise sukker Nogle grønlændere har en genvariant, der gør, at sukker gør dem sunde. Faktisk markant mere sunde, end alle os andre. Tarmbakterier og en særlig diæt gennem årtusinder har givet grønlændere med genvarianten denne…
Brain disease 2021.12.21 Three grants to brain researchers with 'ground-breaking potential' Three brain researchers from the University of Copenhagen each receive a new grant in the "LF Professorship-programme" from the Lundbeck Foundation.
Dental care 2021.12.17 Millions of visits to the dentist reveal huge health problem In Denmark, infection in the gums, also known as periodontitis, has developed into a common disease. Unfortunately, few people receive the right treatment, simply because too few go to the dentist regularly – possibly…
Stem cells 2021.12.17 New international research center to drive future stem cell-derived medicines A grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of up to 300 million euro now enables the establishment of a major international research center focused on stem cell medicine.
RECORD 2021.12.14 Up to 100 new species a year: Denmark is a hotspot for fungus enthusiasts In Denmark, as many as 100 new fungus species are recorded each year, and a lot of the new species are found by ordinary people hunting for mushrooms in the woods.