Health, Body & Mind

Mental health

2023.12.22

AI can spot suicidal tendencies among young people

An increasing number of young people are attempting suicide. While old methods of assessing risk factors have limited effect, artificial intelligence can help spot the most important warning signs. This is according to …

Metabolism

2023.12.19

When we get older and overweight, we develop metabolic diseases. Now we know why

Obesity and aging increase the risk of diabetes and fatty liver. Scientists have figured out what goes on inside cells and what might help stop these problems.

Precision Medicine

2023.12.13

Don’t expect cost savings from Precision Medicine

While genetic information may lead to better treatments, promises of cost savings are unfounded. Instead, a large additional bill is more likely, according to University of Copenhagen researchers.

Microbiology

2023.11.24

RNA trickery disarms the antiviral CRISPR defenses of bacteria

Bacteria-attacking viruses, known as bacteriophages, use small RNAs to disarm the CRISPR-Cas immune systems of bacteria. This discovery has now been documented by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. The…

air pollution

2023.11.22

Smog from Copenhagen’s Bispeengbuen heads straight into living rooms

A large amount of the heavy automobile pollution from Copenhagen’s Bispeengbuen thoroughfare goes straight into people's homes. This, according to a study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. A sensor…

The brain

2023.11.09

Previously mysterious part of the brain influences sleep, movement and behaviour

The so-called extracellular space in the brain is unknown to most. Now, a new study suggests that the extracellular space may affect our sleep, motor function and behaviour.

public health

2023.11.06

We can save lives and millions with less nitrate in drinking water

Denmark could save lives and more than $300 million a year by reducing the amount of nitrate in its drinking water. This, according to calculations by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University and…

Pregnancy

2023.11.02

Increased risk of stillbirth following infection with covid-19

A large-scale Nordic study reveals that women infected with covid-19 during pregnancy had increased risk of stillbirth. The risk was highest among women infected with the delta variant.

Data Science

2023.10.26

The blind use of AI in healthcare can lead to invisible discrimination

Artificial intelligence can help healthcare systems under pressure allocate limited resources, but also lead to more unequal access. This is demonstrated by a research collaboration between the University of Copenhagen,…

attention economy

2023.10.25

Your phone gives your mind what it likes the most: endless possibilities for novelty

It is not vast amounts of online information that makes it difficult for you to stay focused. It is rather the easily accessible possibilities for novelty and action built into digital technology that your mind cannot…

Running

2023.10.25

Great news for runners: Improve performance while easing up on sprints

10-20-30 interval training is an effective way to improve running performance and overall health. A new study from the University of Copenhagen demonstrates that this kind of training is just as effective for improving…

Immune system

2023.10.18

For prematurely born infants, cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother´s own milk

When infants are born too early, the mother often does not have enough of her own milk. But such infants urgently need the right nourishment. Two novel studies show that cow colostrum can be used as a supplement instead…

eating habits

2023.10.16

Link between seasons and eating habits

The number of hours of light exposure we experience affects how we eat and how we burn energy. This may help us understand the link between seasons and metabolism.

The brain

2023.10.05

Researchers find a cause of Parkinson’s disease

A significant breakthrough sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson's disease, offering the potential for innovative treatments in the future.

Obesity

2023.09.29

Why are we in the middle of an obesity epidemic? Here is a possible explanation

Since 2010, the number of people with obesity in Denmark has doubled, while other countries have seen an even greater increase. But what started this, and what is driving it? Professor Emeritus Thorkild I. A. Sørensen…

exercise

2023.09.27

The more we exercise, the longer we lounge around

The more we engage in structured exercise training, the more we tend to cut back on daily non-exercise physical activities like riding a bike to work instead of driving, or taking the stairs instead of hopping on an…

THE BRAIN

2023.09.22

Jellyfish are smarter than you think

Jellyfish are more advanced than once thought. A new study from the University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that Caribbean box jellyfish can learn at a much more complex level than ever imagined – despite only having…

Parasites

2023.09.18

Brain-altering parasite turns ants into zombies at dawn and dusk

It takes over the brains of ants, causing them to cling to the tops of blades of grass where they can be eaten by cattle and deer. The common liver fluke has an exceptional life cycle as it moves through snails, ants an…

Krigstraumer

2023.09.08

Ukrainian refugees in Denmark struggle with symptoms of post-traumatic stress

Den første brede undersøgelse af ukrainske flygtninges liv i Danmark viser, at næsten hver tredje viser tegn på posttraumatisk stress, PTSD. Men samtidig er der bred tillid til det danske samfund.

The brain

2023.09.06

Activity is important for your brain – and for the prevention of Alzheimer's

Exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are some of the ways in which we can keep our blood vessels flexible, enabling them to retain the ability to pump blood around the body. This is not only important for the…