Health, Body & Mind

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

Alzheimer's

2024.05.22

Naturally occurring substance in pomegranates can improve treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

A substance naturally occurring in i.a. pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen concludes.

West Africa

2024.05.16

Interview: Burkina Faso's health crisis has major implications for the rest of the world

For nearly 30 years, Helle Samuelsen has studied the chronic health crisis in Burkina Faso. But the country's challenges have wider implications. The whole Sahel region is a hotspot for explosive crises.

Weight-loss

2024.05.15

The next generation of weight-loss medicine is on its way

A groundbreaking paper in Nature describes a promising new therapy for obesity that leads to greater weight loss in mice than existing medications. The approach smuggles molecules into the brain's appetite centre and…

Quantum Sensing

2024.05.02

Young researcher has created a sensor that detects errors in MRI scans

Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor, developed by a young researcher at the University of Copenhagen and…