Weight-loss 2024.05.15 The next generation of weight-loss medicine is on its way A groundbreaking paper in Nature describes a promising new therapy for obesity that leads to greater weight loss in mice than existing medications. The approach smuggles molecules into the brain's appetite centre and affects the brain's neuroplasticity.
Grants 2024.05.14 Two SUND researchers receive fellowship grants from the Lundbeck Foundation Every year, the Lundbeck Foundation awards grants of DKK 10 million to researchers in so-called fellowships. Two researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen receive such a research grant in 2024.
Proteins 2024.05.03 Bones from ancient humans unveils health of people in the Middle Ages An innovative approach opens avenues for studying immune responses in past populations. Could contribute to a broader understanding of human health throughout history.
Laughing gas 2024.04.23 Blood test can detect laughing gas and help the police fight dangerous tendency Forensic blood analysis can reveal whether drivers are high on laughing gas. Researchers hope the method can help the police.
Air pollution 2024.04.22 High air pollution in Denmark may impact children's academic performance Pollution from traffic, farming and wood stoves may have a negative effect on children’s cognitive development. So a new study of Danish students’ performance in the lower secondary school leaving examination suggests.
Dissemination Prize 2024.04.16 “I read the email several times to see if it was really true” The Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s Research Dissemination Prize 2024 goes to Associate Professor Kristine Bohmann, who excels at communicating research and captivating the audience.
GRANTS 2024.04.11 Three SUND researchers receive prestigious ERC Advanced Grants Three researchers at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receive the ERC Advanced Grants of EUR 2.5 million for innovative research over the next five years.
AWARD 2024.04.02 Maiken Nedergaard's glymphatic system research earns top scientific honor Professor Maiken Nedergaard at the University of Copenhagen is the recipient of the 2024 HFSP Nakasone Award, recognizing pioneering contributions to life sciences and neurology.