Migraine 2024.07.05 Researchers identify unknown signalling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and other types of headaches.
The heart 2024.07.04 Your genes determine your risk of atrial fibrillation Your genes influence your risk of developing the heart condition atrial fibrillation, a large-scale genetic survey shows. This may prevent cases of atrial fibrillation and lead to better and more precise treatment.
Obesity 2024.06.26 Children born underweight are at increased risk of disease if they develop obesity Scientists at the University of Copenhagen discover a link between birthweight and the risk of health complications from obesity during childhood. The findings highlight the need for prevention and treatment approaches for children with obesity who were born with a lower birth weight.
Fertility 2024.06.24 Fertility treatments could get boost from stem cells An unexpectedly versatile and regenerative stem cell in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments, suggests a new study in mice from the University of Copenhagen.
Biochemistry 2024.06.21 Matthias Mann receive prestigious award for pioneering protein research The jury recognizes Dr Mann’s pioneering work in the field of proteomics and in particular the significant and groundbreaking technologies for studying proteins in a holistic approach.
Grant 2024.06.21 DKK 50 million for further development of world-leading mass spectrometry research and new protein studies Professor Jesper Velgaard Olsen has received the Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grant 2024 for proteomics research into single-cell protein signalling pathways using mass spectrometry. The project will pave the way for new discoveries and treatment therapies for cancer and other diseases.
KFJ Award 2024.06.21 Clinical professor left school to read a book on the immune system Cancer patients who undergo immune therapy experience a host of adverse effects. One of this year’s KFJ Award winners, Inge Marie Svane, wants to change that.
KFJ award 2024.06.21 Patients infected with new virus sparked professor’s interest in virology Today, Professor Jens Bukh receives the preclinical KFJ Award for his ground-breaking research into i.a. hepatitis C.