News about DNA, genes and proteins

Textbooks need to be rewritten: RNA, not DNA, is the main cause of acute sunburn

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study by the University of Copenhagen and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule…

Bacteria use a surprising anti-missile defense-like system to fend off viruses

Particularly in the fight against antibiotic resistance, the new findings from the University of Copenhagen could lead to enhanced efficacy of treatments with viruses to fight infection, researchers explain.

Groundbreaking Discoveries in Laos Sheds Light on Ancient Human Evolution

Fabrice Demeter, paleoanthropologist, Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, has led an international team to monumental discoveries in the mountains of northeastern Laos, unveiling new insights into the…

Vacant postdoc position in Wandall Group

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Researchers cure mysterious, deadly skin disease with groundbreaking technology

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have helped cure a life-threatening skin disease in seven patients with the help of advanced protein analysis.

New BRIC-group leader: The beauty of this job is generating knowledge that cures people

Asking the right questions is crucial to conduct science that has an impact. Cristian Bellodi, Professor and new Group Leader at BRIC, strives to bridge fundamental research and innovation to make an impact.

Junior ISBUC gives local gymnasium students insight into life in the lab

Junior ISBUC gives local gymnasium students insight into life in the lab through forskerpraktik mentoring program.

Newly discovered mechanism in the cell’s energy factory can lead to new treatment of muscle disorders

Researchers have discovered a mechanism in our cells essential to energy production in the muscles. It may lead to new treatment of disorders affecting the muscles.

Eva Kummer Selected for Prestigious International Programme

EMBO announces new exceptional scientists, who represent innovation and excellence in their fields, to join the EMBO Young Investigators Programme. BRIC group leader Eva Kummer is selected.

Playing football with your friends can lead to a healthy old age

Moderate physical activity can help protect the nerve cells and thus foster healthy ageing, research from the University of Copenhagen and Bispebjerg Hospital shows – and it doesn’t have to be high-performance sports.

New publication on the ribotoxic stress response and UV

is now online in Molecular Cell

Price increases from January 1, 2025

General pricing The following general price increases have been decided for internal users in 2025: 8 pct. (including the regular 3 pct. P/L) price increase for rodent housing 13 pct. (including the regular 3 pct. P/L)…

New paper on STK19

New collaborative paper on STK19 published in Cell from Svejstrup, Luijsterberg and Cramer labs is online now

New paper on Integrator/ARMC5

New paper on Integrator/ARMC5 from the Svejstrup lab in Molecular Cell is online now!

SUND receives DKK 15M for sustainable development research in the Arctic

Three SUND research projects receive funding from DFF to strengthen sustainable development in the Arctic.

ERC Synergy Grant to chart Northern integration in medieval intellectual culture

With University of Bergen leading the project, four Nordic partners will investigate how books and literary networks shaped Northern Europe between 1000 and 1500 CE.

ERC Synergy Grant to chart Northern integration in medieval intellectual culture

With University of Bergen leading the project, four Nordic partners will investigate how books and literary networks shaped Northern Europe between 1000 and 1500 CE.

BRIC researcher participates in prime-time TV-show to explain how fundamental research can help cancer patients

This year, Fena Ochs, is part of the “Knæk Cancer” fundraising show by the Danish Cancer Society and Danish TV-channel TV2. She shows how Knæk Cancer supports her research in breast- and ovarian cancer.

New mass spectrometry imaging equipment is among the world's most sensitive

The Waters Xevo TQ Absolute is equipped with a DESI-XS ion source and is now residing in the laboratories of Associate Professor Christian Janfelt.

CGEN at Copenhagen Culture Night 2024

The mini-lab “From DNA to Protein – explore the secret language of cells” was a huge success.

Professor Ben Boyd receives the Dale E. Wurster Research Award

The prestigious award is given by AAPS, American Association of Pharmaceutical Science, to recognize an internationally renowned researcher.

CCS at Copenhagen Culture Night 2024

On Friday 11th Oct, members of the DNRF Center for Chromosome Stability (CCS) held an exhibition/minilab entitled ‘Oplev DNA /Experience DNA’ at Copenhagen Culture night.

New research group brings structural biology knowledge to BRIC

Eva Kummer is the new group leader at BRIC. She moves her lab, knowledge and technology from Center for Protein Research, CPR.

The Vikings were part of a global network trading in ivory from Greenland

DNA analyses reveal that the vikings brought walrus ivory from Greenland on to Europe and probably as far as the Middle East via extensive trade networks.