NATURE 2021.12.09 They are very important for Danish nature. And many species are doing well! A new research project from the University of Copenhagen has investigated the state of 29 Danish ant species over the past 120 years, roughly half of all native species.
Gut bacteria 2021.12.08 Common drugs affect our gut microbiome differently, with good and bad impacts on health Gut bacteria are both positively and negatively influenced by common medicines, new European research shows. Medications that lower cholesterol and blood pressure are associated with a healthier composition and function…
TALENT 2021.12.01 Sapere Aude grants for neurons, glucagon, lung failure and great dilemmas Fourresearchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receive Sapere Aude research leader grants. They each get DKK 6 million for their innovative projects.
Cancer 2021.11.23 Molecular hijacking: Cancer gene re-programs ‘protein factories’ to stimulate cell growth The ribosomes, the ‘protein factories’ in our cells, can be altered by cancer genes, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows. This has implications for our understanding of both normal development and…
PLANTS 2021.11.22 Ancient natural medicine could improve cancer treatment Plants used by the indigenous population in Australia, the Aboriginal people, to fight infection, among other things, may be able to help cancer patients who are no longer susceptible to chemotherapy.
DRUGS 2021.11.19 New discovery could make life difficult for corona virus The molecule could be capable of curbing the spread of coronavirus.
immune system 2021.11.12 Malaria: New knowledge about naturally acquired immunity may improve vaccines The researchers believe the new findings may be used to improve existing malaria vaccines.
Natural History 2021.11.10 Researchers puncture explanation for largest increase of biodiversity in Earth's history The greatest increase in marine biodiversity on Earth was not due to the explosion of an asteroid, as previously believed. In fact, the explosion caused the development of new animal species to stagnate for a period of…
ANIMALS 2021.11.03 Danish researcher involved in discovery of new whale species named after Māori woman Traditional Māori knowledge helped Western science discover a new beaked whale species washed ashore in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Genetics 2021.11.03 Researchers identify gene heavily linked to psychiatric disease Advanced algorithms and functional animal studies have revealed a new gene linked to psychiatric disease.
Inequality 2021.10.28 Childhood adversity results in increased hospitalisation Marginalised children and youths are admitted to hospital far more often than other children and youths are, new research from the University of Copenhagen reveals.
DNA 2021.10.27 DNA from Sitting Bull’s hair confirms kinship with descendants A research team from the University of Copenhagen has mapped the genetic material of the fabled Native American chief, Sitting Bull.
Diseases 2021.10.26 Project to prevent and control vectorborne diseases in Africa and Europe PREPARE4VBD will develop new knowledge, detection tools and surveillance systems to improve preparedness for vector-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks and freshwater snails to livestock and humans.
Biological clock 2021.10.20 A breakdown in communication – mitochondria of diabetic patients can’t keep time Muscle cells in patients with type 2 diabetes have a disrupted biological clock discover scientists in Copenhagen and Stockholm.
Pandemic 2021.10.18 This could help predict patient death og hospitalization from COVID-19 In a new study, researchers from University of Copenhagen shows that the phenomenon cell fitness could predict the host immune response to a COVID-19-infection.
Brain disease 2021.10.15 Meningitis: Researchers find possible treatment strategy without antibiotics In a new study performed in rats, researchers from the University of Copenhagen present an alternative treatment to meningitis based on immune cells that helps rinse away toxins that accumulate during the infection.
COVID-19 2021.10.15 Danish inhalation treatment for COVID-19 approved for human testing A new treatment for COVID-19 developed by Danish researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet has now been approved by the Danish Medicines Agency for clinical testing on humans.
Cancer 2021.10.14 New discovery may pave the way for more targeted treatment of cancer patients Women with certain mutations in BRCA2 have an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The new study can pave the way for more targeted treatment of a group of cancer patients with mutations in BRCA2.
Freezing 2021.10.12 Winter-swimming Scandinavian men can teach us how the body adapts to extreme heat and cold Ice-cold winter swimming and hot visits to the sauna could help the body adapt for extreme temperatures, a new study from the University of Copenhagen Shows.
Drugs 2021.10.08 Frontrunner target for Parkinson’s Disease may only be relevant for small fraction of patients The industry are developing drugs for Parkinson’s Disease aimed at a specific mechanism. But they may not help the majority of patients suffering from the disease, new mouse study from University of Copenhagen suggests.
NEUROLOGY 2021.10.08 Brain researcher honoured for mapping neural circuits that control movement Professor Ole Kiehn from the University of Copenhagen receives one of two KFJ Awards for his ground-breaking neuroscientific research. He has mapped the neural circuits that activate and control movement.