Health, Body & Mind

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 … »

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. … »

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 … »

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 … »

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 … »

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 … »

2013.03.27

Researchers successfully map fountain of youth

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

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 … »

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 … »

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 … »

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 … »

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 … »

2013.02.14

Scientists make racehorses fertile

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

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 … »

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 … »

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 … »

2013.01.29

Researchers find gene that turns up effect of chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer patients. New research from BRIC and Center … »

2013.01.24

Researchers prevent cancer spread by blocking tissue scarring

New research findings on fibrosis and cancer metastasis from Associate Professor Janine Erler's laboratory … »

2013.01.24

Discovering the secrets of tumour growth

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen’s Center for Healthy Ageing have identified a compound that … »

2013.01.21

Overlooked ugly cholesterol causes heart disease

The risk of ischemic heart disease – the leading cause of death worldwide – is three times higher in … »

2013.01.15

Grants attract top researchers to Copenhagen

Two international researchers have each been awarded a Novo Nordisk Foundation Laureate Research Grant … »

2013.01.03

Cholesterol medicine affects energy production in muscles

Up to 75 per cent of patients who take statins to treat elevated cholesterol levels suffer from muscle … »

2012.12.21

A new centre to analyse future disasters

A new centre at the University of Copenhagen and CBS will equip relief aid organisations, authorities, … »