Microbiome 2024.10.15 ‘Vegetarian’ salmon might lead the way to better health for humans and fish Plant-based salmon feed aims to make salmon production more sustainable. This can result in better fish for dinner, and knowledge about gut bacteria can also impact more sustainable feed for other farm animals.
Sexual health 2024.10.15 This is why we stop faking orgasms When we stop faking orgasms, it can be a sign that we have developed better sexual communication with our partners, explain the researchers behind a new study.
GRANT 2024.10.01 DKK 130 million for two new research centres at SUND The Danish National Research Foundation grants DKK 130 million to establish two new research centres at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
ANCIENT DNA 2024.09.30 The Vikings were part of a global network trading in ivory from Greenland DNA analyses reveal that the vikings brought walrus ivory from Greenland on to Europe and probably as far as the Middle East via extensive trade networks.
Obesity 2024.09.26 A simple blood test can help spot health risks for children with obesity Clues from blood in children with obesity may predict health problems like diabetes and heart disease, which makes an opportunity to use blood tests to assess the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, shows research from the University of Copenhagen.
CANCER 2024.09.26 AI could predict breast cancer risk via ‘zombie cells’ Research from the University of Copenhagen shows that new AI technology is better at predicting the risk of breast cancer than current clinical benchmarks.
Down's syndrome 2024.09.26 Now we know why children with Down’s syndrome have higher risk of Leukemia People with Down’s syndrome face a higher risk of developing Leukemia. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down’s syndrome.
HORMONES 2024.09.18 Cone snail venom may improve treatment for hormonal disorders Sea snails secrete hormone-like toxins causing extended insulin shock in its prey, new research from the University of Copenhagen concludes. The toxin may be used to improve treatment for hormonal disorders.