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 Rich and poor both willing to pay for more equality At both ends of the income scale, opponents of inequality will pay to equalise economic differences in society – as long as it is done publicly. This is shown in a new study from CEBI.
HORMONES 2024.09.18 Cone snail venom may improve treatment for hormonal disorders Sea snails secrete hormone-like toxins causing extended insulin shock in its prey, new research from the University of Copenhagen concludes. The toxin may be used to improve treatment for hormonal disorders.
Neanderthals 2024.09.12 The Neanderthals may have become extinct because of their isolated lifestyle Neanderthal remains recently discovered in a cave in France support well-known theory of why the Neanderthals became extinct, researchers behind a new study say.
Education 2024.09.12 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…
Names 2024.06.26 Bo Jellesmark Thorsen to continue as head of department For the past eight years, Bo Jellesmark Thorsen has been at the helm of the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen. He will continue in this role in the coming years, as Dean Katrine…
Artificial intelligence 2024.06.26 AI successfully helps detecting more breast cancers around Danish capital AI has helped to detect significantly more cases of breast cancer and reduce radiologist workloads. These are among the main conclusions of a new evaluation study from the University of Copenhagen and Capital Region of…
Fertility 2024.06.24 Fertility treatments could get boost from stem cells An unexpectedly versatile and regenerative stem cell in early embryos may be key to creating new effective fertility treatments, suggests a new study in mice from the University of Copenhagen.
Social reproduction 2024.06.23 Following in parents' educational footsteps reaps financial rewards Lawyers, doctors and engineers who have studied in the same field as their parents have higher incomes than their colleagues, according to a new Danish study.
Names 2024.06.20 New head of plant research Professor Morten Petersen has been appointed new head of the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, bringing with him extensive research and leadership experience.
Immunotherapy 2024.06.20 Now we know why successful treatment does not affect specific cancer cells The cells of a rare, deadly cancer are resistant to immunotherapy. Now researchers may have found the cause, paving the way for a new type of treatment.
Plastic 2024.06.18 Researchers invent one hundred percent biodegradable "barley plastic" A biofriendly new material made from barley starch blended with fibre from sugarbeet waste sees the light of day at the University of Copenhagen – a strong material that turns into compost should it end up in nature. In…