Health, Body & Mind

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  2014.02.21

  Team sport compensates for oestrogen loss

  When women enter menopause, their oestrogen levels taper. This increases their risk of … »

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  2014.02.19

  Chemist gets US patent for solution to resistance problem

  A chemist based at the University of Copenhagen has just taken out a patent for a drug that can make … »

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  2014.02.18

  Garlic counteracts virulent bacteria

  Aggressive multi-resistant infections constitute an increasing health problem all over the world. … »

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  2014.02.16

  New blood cells fight brain inflammation

  Researchers from BRIC have identified a new group of anti-inflammatory blood cells in patients with … »

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  2014.02.11

  Dental care in school breaks down social inequalities

  A new global survey documents how dental care in the school environment is helping to assure a … »

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  2014.01.30

  Designer proteins provide new information about the bodys signal processes

  Researchers at the University of Copenhagen can radically alter the properties of proteins by … »

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  2014.01.29

  Major EU research grant focused on stem cell-based treatment of diabetes

  A new project will contribute significantly to better treatment and quality of life for the … »

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  2014.01.27

  Researchers motivate diabetics to adopt healthy lifestyle

  By means of so-called health coaching, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have helped a … »

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  2014.01.21

  If overweight, your child will be less active

  A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s OPUS Research Centre reports that being overweight … »

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  2014.01.10

  Researchers pursuing arthritis protein

  Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have investigated a special protein that appears in … »

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  2014.01.09

  Cancer drug protects against diabetes

  New research shows that low doses of a cancer drug protect against the development of type 1 … »

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  2014.01.08

  Marine bacteria to fight tough infections

  Researchers from the University of Copenhagen is studying a new form of treatment based on marine … »

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  2014.01.07

  Stem cells on the road to specialisation

  Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have gained new insight into how both early embryonic … »

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  2014.01.02

  Study on pregnancy and alcohol fails to take psychological factors into account

  Large Danish population study on pregnancy and alcohol lacks focus on important psychological … »

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  2013.12.19

  Congenital heart disease causes hypoglycaemia

  In a new study, scientists from University of Copenhagen document a connection between congenital … »

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  2013.12.16

  Fish skin adding new knowledge about the immune system

  Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have studied immune responses in fish skin and mapped … »

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  2013.12.13

  Snail fever expected to decline in Africa due to climate change

  The explanation is that the parasite’s host snails stand to lose suitable habitat due to climate … »

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  2013.12.05

  Ulla Wewer continues as Dean of Health and Medical Sciences

  Rector Ralf Hemmingsen has complied with the unanimous recommendation of a nominating committee and … »

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  2013.11.21

  Scientists show how cells protect their DNA from catastrophic damage

  Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have unveiled a profound biological process that … »

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  2013.11.18

  Bacteria recycle broken DNA

  Researchers from Denmark and Norway have now shown that bacteria can take up small as well as large … »

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  2013.11.17

  Researchers identify main genes responsible for asthma attacks in children

  An international team spearheaded by researchers from the University of Copenhagen has identified … »

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  2013.11.13

  Danish researchers predict risk of valvular heart disease

  Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet and Herlev Hospital have identified a … »

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  2013.11.07

  Why stem cells need to stick with their friends

  Scientists at University of Copenhagen and University of Edinburgh have identified a core set of … »

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  2013.11.06

  Genetic aberration paves the way for new treatment of cancer disease

  Researchers from University of Copenhagen have characterized a genetic aberration on a group of … »

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  2013.10.31

  New knowledge about serious muscle disease

  Recent research from University of Copenhagen sheds light on previously unknown facts about muscular … »