News from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

INEQUALITY

2022.01.13

Men’s health more vulnerable after breakups, divorces, and living alone, than women’s

A new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen establishes a connection between increased risk of inflammation in men and both breakup and living alone for a number of years.

ERC

2022.01.12

ERC-recipient will investigate how Earth-like planets take shape

Michiel Lambrechts from the University of Copenhagen has received a Starting Grant from the European Research Council to investigate the origin of the Earth-like planets located around nearby stars in our galaxy.

Recruitment

2022.01.11

Two grants attract international research profiles to UCPH

With a new grant each, two international research profiles have taken up positions at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen.

DNA

2022.01.06

Which animals exist right here? Now researchers are able to find the answer out of thin air

Using a new technique, researchers are able to vacuum animal DNA from the air and identify the species that live nearby. The researchers expect to be able to use it to map threatened and invasive animal species.

GENETIK

2021.12.22

Grønlændere bliver sunde af at spise sukker

Nogle grønlændere har en genvariant, der gør, at sukker gør dem sunde. Faktisk markant mere sunde, end alle os andre. Tarmbakterier og en særlig diæt gennem årtusinder har givet grønlændere med genvarianten denne…

Brain disease

2021.12.21

Three grants to brain researchers with 'ground-breaking potential'

Three brain researchers from the University of Copenhagen each receive a new grant in the "LF Professorship-programme" from the Lundbeck Foundation.

Dental care

2021.12.17

Millions of visits to the dentist reveal huge health problem

In Denmark, infection in the gums, also known as periodontitis, has developed into a common disease. Unfortunately, few people receive the right treatment, simply because too few go to the dentist regularly – possibly…

Stem cells

2021.12.17

New international research center to drive future stem cell-derived medicines

A grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation of up to 300 million euro now enables the establishment of a major international research center focused on stem cell medicine.

RECORD

2021.12.14

Up to 100 new species a year: Denmark is a hotspot for fungus enthusiasts

In Denmark, as many as 100 new fungus species are recorded each year, and a lot of the new species are found by ordinary people hunting for mushrooms in the woods.

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

Four researchers 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.