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  2013.05.22

  Innovative medication to shatter blood clots with light

  One in five die when a blood clot detaches from an artery to get stuck in heart or brain. Now chemist … »

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  2013.05.15

  Homeowners do not increase consumption despite their property rising in value

  Economists conclude that although the value of our property might rise, we do not on that account increase … »

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  2013.05.12

  Chemistry breakthrough sheds new light on illness and health

  Danish chemistry researchers set to revolutionize medical imaging. If only someone would use their invention. … »

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  2013.05.02

  Love is in the air on Kierkegaard's birthday

  What do a 170-year-old engagement ring, the key to house that no longer exists and a chipped coffee … »

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  2013.04.30

  Riots create irrational behaviour

  A new doctoral thesis encourages police to take the destructive behaviour of some participants into … »

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  2013.04.23

  Researchers discover new explanation for diabetes and poor growth

  A group of researchers from the University of Copenhagen has taken a significant step towards understanding … »

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  2013.04.20

  Alternative medicine use by MS patients now mapped

  A major Nordic research project has, for the first time ever, mapped the use of alternative treatment … »

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  2013.04.15

  Homosexuality has become an image of modernity in Denmark

  New research from the University of Copenhagen shows how public opinion on homosexuality has changed … »

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  2013.04.11

  Information technology amplifies irrational group behaviour

  Web tools and social media are our key sources of information when we make decisions as citizens and … »

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  2013.04.09

  New centre to focus on harvest and storage of solar energy

  Paint which combines the properties of solar cells and batteries is the ultimate goal for chemist Morten … »

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  2013.04.09

  They swam north to survive

  Many of the large land mammals, such as mammoths and woolly rhinos, didn’t survive the last ice-age. … »

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  2013.04.08

  Diabetes patients need to be consulted to improve treatment

  Patients with type 2 diabetes who tailor their own treatment in cooperation with their doctor can reduce … »

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  2013.04.04

  New research centre focuses on the interaction between China and Europe

  Researchers from University of Copenhagen and Fudan University in China are to collaborate in a new … »

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  2013.04.02

  Darwinian Evolution of new Chemistry and Nano-Medicine

  An entirely new way of thinking about pharmaceuticals – this is the goal of Morten  Meldal , one of … »

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  2013.03.27

  Researchers successfully map fountain of youth

  In collaboration with an international research team, University of Copenhagen researchers have for … »

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  2013.03.20

  Monster from the deep hits the surface

  The giant squid is one of the most enigmatic animals on the planet. It is extremely rarely seen, except. … »

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  2013.03.13

  Volunteer divers benefit marine research

  Many volunteer SCUBA divers collect data on the marine environment every year. Now research shows that … »

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  2013.03.08

  Mobile phones have given the Chinese a voice

  A new PhD thesis presents several case studies on the use of the mobile phone for political participation … »

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  2013.03.07

  Researchers find molecular switch turning on self-renewal upon liver damage

  New research has identified a protein complex that acts as a molecular switch turning on a self-regeneration … »

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  2013.03.05

  Why your brain tires when exercising

  For the first time ever, a research team at the University of Copenhagen is able to explain why our … »

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  2013.03.01

  Experts to calculate potential of Greenlandic mineral wealth

  A joint Greenlandic and Danish university committee will seek to identify how best to use Greenland’s … »

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  2013.02.26

  Pregnant mothers' blood pressure may affect future health of children

  Up to 10% of all women experience some form of elevated blood pressure during pregnancy. Researchersfrom … »

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  2013.02.25

  Ralf Hemmingsen appointed Rector for new term

  The Board of the University of Copenhagen has decided to appoint Ralf Hemmingsen Rector until 1 March … »

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  2013.02.21

  University of Copenhagen partner in online learning platform

  The University of Copenhagen is now an official partner in the world's most important platform for online … »

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  2013.02.15

  This is why it takes so long to get over tendon injuries

  By combining the nuclear tests of the 1950s with tissue samples and modern technology, a research collaboration now … »

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  2013.02.14

  Scientists make racehorses fertile

  Ten percent of mares have difficulties conceiving. Professor Anders Miki Bojesen and veterinarian Morten … »

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  2013.02.07

  Exploring human self-understanding and its limits

  Professor Claudia Welz is the first theologian ever to receive one of the Ministry of Education’s prestigious … »

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  2013.02.07

  Protein paves the way for correct stem cell differentiation

  Researchers from BRIC, University of Copenhagen, gain new insight into the molecular switches controlling … »

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  2013.02.01

  Danish research to strengthen conflict resolution in global hotspots

  New research on conflict theory can make Denmark better at preventing the escalation of conflicts throughout … »

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  2013.01.31

  Researchers explode widespread myths about obesity

  Many people believe that slow weight loss, sex and breastfeeding prevent and relieve obesity. But these … »