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Paracetamol’s mystery unfolded as researchers identify blood vessel metabolism

A study in rats discovers a new way paracetamol is metabolized in the body, providing crucial insights to safer use of the drug in hospital.

Ancient pollen may be a key to protecting nature in the future

The Villum Foundation funds a SUND project investigating the impact of climate change on a vital natural phenomenon known as mass flowering.

SUND researcher receives major prize for his innovative cancer research and use of AI

Professor and Senior Consultant Ismail Gögenur receives the 2025 Marie and August Krogh Prize for his innovative approach and enormous contribution to cancer research.

AI, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s: Brain research at SUND receives major grants

Two neuroscience research projects at SUND receive grants from the Lundbeck Foundation. A total of nine researchers are a part of four supported projects.

Eske Willerslev found the past in two grams of soil. His finding gives us a window into the future

As a student, Professor Eske Willerslev had an idea: He wanted to extract DNA directly from the soil. This has led to major scientific breakthroughs and an entire new research field, eDNA, for which he now receives one of the country’s most prestigious scientific awards, the Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award.

Diabetes and hormone disorder research receives millions in funding

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy supports new research into diabetes and hormone-related research at SUND.

New effective treatment for deadly cancer may be on its way

A new advanced form of treatment for one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, pancreatic cancer, may be on its way, research from the University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet shows. It has the potential to increase survival rates and quality of life for patients.

New research lighthouse to focus on developing better food and medicine

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University receive DKK 39.4 million to establish a new research center focusing on the potential of neutron-based methods to revolutionize pharmaceutical and food sciences. These methods offer unique opportunities for studies of complex soft materials, which may, for example, open the door to better plant-based food and improved therapeutics.

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