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2024.10.10

Our attention is not failing us – it almost works too well

The mobile phone is often blamed for drowning us in information and stealing our attention. But it is rather our inner reward system that our phones and tech companies utilize, shows new research from the University of…

PREVENTION

2024.10.09

New centre of excellence to promote early childhood mental health

With three large grants, the Department of Psychology, UCPH, and the National Institute of Public Health at SDU are establishing a Centre of Excellence in Early Intervention and Family Studies.

quantum

2024.10.03

Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

University of Copenhagen mathematicians have developed a recipe for upgrading quantum computers to simulate complex quantum systems, such as molecules. Their discovery brings us closer to being able to predict how new…

ANCIENT DNA

2024.09.30

The Vikings were part of a global network trading in ivory from Greenland

DNA analyses reveal that the vikings brought walrus ivory from Greenland on to Europe and probably as far as the Middle East via extensive trade networks.

Obesity

2024.09.26

A simple blood test can help spot health risks for children with obesity

Clues from blood in children with obesity may predict health problems like diabetes and heart disease, which makes an opportunity to use blood tests to assess the risk of cardiometabolic diseases, shows research from th…

Self-monitoring

2024.09.26

Long-COVID sufferers are conserving strength with a "hack" of their fitness tech

When people suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19 faced more questions than answers from doctors, they began collecting data on themselves using fitness watches to better understand their disease. University…

CANCER

2024.09.26

AI could predict breast cancer risk via ‘zombie cells’

Research from the University of Copenhagen shows that new AI technology is better at predicting the risk of breast cancer than current clinical benchmarks.

Down's syndrome

2024.09.26

Now we know why children with Down’s syndrome have higher risk of Leukemia

People with Down’s syndrome face a higher risk of developing Leukemia. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down’s syndrome.

2024.09.25

Do you feel eco-guilt or eco-shame? Emotions reveal how much we care about the environment

Green choices related to everyday climate, environment and sustainability decisions are influenced by shame and guilt according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. And the way one feels hinges upon one’s…

EQUALITY

2024.09.25

Scientific jargon, entrenched teaching methods and student roles stifle science engagement

Just as school kids get to test their hands at science in earnest during the sixth and seventh grades, they come face to face with entrenched teaching methods, coded language and a no-error culture. New research from th…

WORLD CULTURE

2024.09.11

Easter Island population collapse never happened

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and University of Lausanne debunks the popular theory.

environment

2024.09.11

How toxic are they? Researchers investigate the environmental consequences of new biotechnological pesticides

Biotechnological pesticides are a promising alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. But we have limited knowledge of how toxic they are to other organisms in the environment beyond regulatory assessments. A new…

Grant

2024.09.05

Flea toads, dwarf pygmy goby fish and bumblebee bats: Researcher aims to solve the riddle of miniature animals

Just seven millimetres long, flea toads are among the smallest vertebrates on Earth. Despite their diminutive size, their organs and functions hardly differ from animals a thousand times larger. While examples of extrem…

Longevity

2024.09.04

Newly discovered gene may influence longevity

It turns out that a particular gene has a great influence on longevity, a new study from the University of Copenhagen concludes. This may pave the way for new treatment.

Fossil

2024.08.30

Fungus gnat entombed in a 40-million-year-old piece of amber is a rare gem

A Danish amber collector’s find upon a wild North Sea shore in the 1960’s has proved to be of great and surprising significance. After having thoroughly examining the roughly 40-million-year-old piece of amber,…

Grant

2024.08.26

Historic grant will supply Denmark with the world's best science educators

With excellent international research supported by DKK 125 milion from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University and the University of Southern Denmark will teach us how to best delive…

Treatment

2024.08.07

Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse

University of Copenhagen have studied and described how cocaine binds to a specific transporter in the brain, producing new knowledge that may bring us a step closer to designing a drug for cocaine abuse.

COVID-19

2024.07.18

No association between COVID-19 vaccination or infection during pregnancy and congenital anomalies

Large Nordic registry-based study concludes that neither COVID-19 vaccination nor infection with the virus during the first trimester is associated with increased risk of congenital anomalies.

SPORT

2024.07.15

Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health

Drastically cutting back on caloric intake to lose weight ahead of competition is commonplace among athletes. However, this type of 'dieting' doesn’t just diminish performances, it can also compromise their immune…

DNA

2024.07.11

The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

Ancient DNA from bones and teeth hints at a role of the plague in Stone Age population collapse. Contrary to previous beliefs, the plague may have diminished Europe's populations long before the major plague outbreaks o…

The GIP hormone

2024.07.09

Sister hormone of GLP-1 can lead to better weight-loss drugs

Data from more than 500,000 individuals provide fundamental understanding of how the GIP hormone works.

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.

Food

2024.07.03

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

It’s no secret that kids aren’t crazy about having too many seeds, pulp or chunks in their food. But six-year-olds in particular definitely can’t stand lumps, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen…

nature

2024.07.02

Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters – and it's our fault

Leopards, who are already in decline, can’t keep up with hyenas when people are around. As we humans move into the their territories more and more, we are helping to disturb and unbalance ecosystems. This has been shown…

Mars

2024.07.01

Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks

Two samples from Mars together deliver the "smoking gun" in a new study showing the origin of Martian organic material. The study presents solid evidence for a prediction made over a decade ago by University of…

Quantum computer

2024.06.28

University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing

Quantum computers have the potential to change the world. A new collaboration between Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme at University of Copenhagen and Engineering Quantum Systems group at the renowned…

Health

2024.06.28

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

Some physicians prescribe far more antibiotics than others. But more frequent use of antibiotics doesn't benefit patients – and it can contribute to the antibiotic resistance that could soon kill millions of people…

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Our attention is not failing us – it almost works too well

New centre of excellence to promote early childhood mental health

Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

The Vikings were part of a global network trading in ivory from Greenland

A simple blood test can help spot health risks for children with obesity

Long-COVID sufferers are conserving strength with a "hack" of their fitness tech

AI could predict breast cancer risk via ‘zombie cells’

Now we know why children with Down’s syndrome have higher risk of Leukemia

Do you feel eco-guilt or eco-shame? Emotions reveal how much we care about the environment

Rich and poor both willing to pay for more equality

Cone snail venom may improve treatment for hormonal disorders

The Neanderthals may have become extinct because of their isolated lifestyle

Scientific jargon, entrenched teaching methods and student roles stifle science engagement

Easter Island population collapse never happened

How toxic are they? Researchers investigate the environmental consequences of new biotechnological pesticides

Flea toads, dwarf pygmy goby fish and bumblebee bats: Researcher aims to solve the riddle of miniature animals

Newly discovered gene may influence longevity

Fungus gnat entombed in a 40-million-year-old piece of amber is a rare gem

Historic grant will supply Denmark with the world's best science educators

Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse

No association between COVID-19 vaccination or infection during pregnancy and congenital anomalies

Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health

The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

Sister hormone of GLP-1 can lead to better weight-loss drugs

Your genes determine your risk of atrial fibrillation

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters – and it's our fault

Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks

University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

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Our attention is not failing us – it almost works too well

New centre of excellence to promote early childhood mental health

Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

The Vikings were part of a global network trading in ivory from Greenland

A simple blood test can help spot health risks for children with obesity

Long-COVID sufferers are conserving strength with a "hack" of their fitness tech

AI could predict breast cancer risk via ‘zombie cells’

Now we know why children with Down’s syndrome have higher risk of Leukemia

Do you feel eco-guilt or eco-shame? Emotions reveal how much we care about the environment

Rich and poor both willing to pay for more equality

Cone snail venom may improve treatment for hormonal disorders

The Neanderthals may have become extinct because of their isolated lifestyle

Scientific jargon, entrenched teaching methods and student roles stifle science engagement

Easter Island population collapse never happened

How toxic are they? Researchers investigate the environmental consequences of new biotechnological pesticides

Flea toads, dwarf pygmy goby fish and bumblebee bats: Researcher aims to solve the riddle of miniature animals

Newly discovered gene may influence longevity

Fungus gnat entombed in a 40-million-year-old piece of amber is a rare gem

Historic grant will supply Denmark with the world's best science educators

Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse

No association between COVID-19 vaccination or infection during pregnancy and congenital anomalies

Widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health

The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

Sister hormone of GLP-1 can lead to better weight-loss drugs

Your genes determine your risk of atrial fibrillation

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters – and it's our fault

Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks

University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing

Physicians can significantly reduce antibiotic use – without compromising treatment

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University of Copenhagen and MIT Join Forces for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing