So far, it has been the understanding that the malaria parasite was not able to penetrate the actual brain tissue, but now researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found malaria parasites can do that and have mapped the mechanism they utilise.

The Lundbeck Foundation has just awarded DKK 85 million in grants to two research projects at the University of Copenhagen.

Professor Eske Willerslev emphasises one particular person who has meant a lot to his career.