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  2019.04.04

  New research about biodiversity accumulation in deep time reveals the importance of climate on today’s abundance of life

  Natural history museum paleontologists in Copenhagen and Helsinki have succeeded in mapping historical biodiversity in unprecedented detail. For the first time, it is now possible to compare the impact of climate on … »

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  2019.04.03

  Key role for Denmark in major European project on responsible conduct of studies and research

  A lack of awareness among youth and increasing pressure on the individual researcher in the world of science demands training in responsible study and research practices. University of Copenhagen researchers will … »

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  2019.04.03

  Millions rain on four University of Copenhagen professors

  How do we halt the loss of biodiversity on our planet? How will quantum physics and quantum computing reshape our future? And what secrets can we glean from plant cells that will allow us to produce sustainable biofuels … »

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  2019.04.02

  Researchers establish global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer

  Patients with colorectal cancer have the same consistent changes in the gut bacteria across continents, cultures, and diets — a team of international researchers, from University of Copenhagen among others, find in a new … »

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  2019.03.29

  Three UCPH researchers receive the EU's most prestigious research grant

  Researchers from three different faculties at the University of Copenhagen earn the European Research Council’s most distinguished individual honour - an Advanced Grant. … »

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  2019.03.15

  New Proof that Narcolepsy Is an Autoimmune Disease

  Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered autoreactive cells in persons suffering from narcolepsy. This is a new, important proof that the sleep disorder is an autoimmune disease. This knowledge may … »

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  2019.03.14

  Five Projects with the Participation of UCPH Researchers Receive Innovation Fund Denmark Funding

  Innovation Fund Denmark has awarded just under DKK 72 million to five different research projects with the participation of researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. The … »

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  2019.03.13

  Discovery of how organs form helps stem cell researchers in their quest to develop future treatments of diabetes and cancer

  In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen show that the development of a certain type of immature stem cells – also known as progenitor cells - depends on the quantity of a special protein and … »

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  2019.03.10

  Study: Across Diseases, Women Are Diagnosed Later Than Men

  When considering all diseases, there are big differences between the course of men’s and women's patient care within the Danish healthcare system. This is shown in a new, extensive study, in which researchers from the … »

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  2019.03.08

  Research Talent: Artists and researchers see the world from new angles

  As a youth, Kirsten Marie Ørnsbjerg Jensen imagined studying art history or playing classical music. She ended up in the field of chemistry, working with atomic structures and nanomaterials. But for her, there isn’t much … »

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  2019.03.05

  Discovering the next generation of catalysts

  The use of solar and wind energy must be doubled to meet the world's demand for clean energy over the next 30 years. Catalysts that can ensure the storage of solar and wind energy in fuels and chemicals will therefore … »

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  2019.02.28

  University alliance will create European programmes

  The University of Copenhagen is joining the university alliance 4EU+, which is to educate Europeans who can work together across languages, borders and disciplines. 4EU+ has just applied for funding for the alliance … »

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  2019.02.27

  Study: Mature trees weakened and saplings lost due to drought

  Up to 100 percent of newly planted trees in Danish forests were lost as a result of last year’s drought. A significant portion of adult trees were weakened. Trees face serious consequences in the event of another hot dry … »