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Addressing financing primary health care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

In a symposium on 10 September, experts gathered to address financing primary health care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

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.

First project meeting of the CLEAR network

First project meeting of the CLEAR project network, took place at the premises of NAICONS in Milan, 18-20 September 2024.

Enabling a vaccine against chronic liver disease

Worldwide, some 58 million people suffer from the liver disease chronic hepatitis C, which leads to about 290,000 deaths annually. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have mapped the structure of the key protein…

Walker IS et al. BMC Med 22: 388, 2024

Team TARGETS paper published

Do chromosome ends shape gut microbiota-host interactions?

A new review explores the complex relationship between telomere shortening in gut tissues and changes in the microbiome, revealing how this dynamic interaction impacts inflammation, dysbiosis, and ultimately aging acros…

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.

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.

Easter Island population collapse never happened

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and University of Lausanne debunks the popular theory.

Easter Island population collapse never happened

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and University of Lausanne debunks the popular theory.

He et al. Int J Mol Sci 25: 9816, 2024

Team OF-BIOMARKER/ OF-CANCER paper published

SAVE THE DATE for 5th Nordic RWE and AI conference in Helsinki 28-29.1.2025

SAVE THE DATE: The University of Helsinki and Åbo Akademi University will organize the 5thNordic RWE and AI conference in Helsinki 28-29.1.2025 in collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the region.

The longest-living vertebrate genome

The Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus), an elusive dweller of the depths of the northern Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean, is the world’s longest-living vertebrate, with an estimated lifespan of about 400 years. An…

The longest-living vertebrate genome

The Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus), an elusive dweller of the depths of the northern Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean, is the world’s longest-living vertebrate, with an estimated lifespan of about 400 years. An…

Microorganisms - a key aspect in biodiversity loss

A new publication highlights a critical and often overlooked aspect of biodiversity loss: the decline of host-associated microorganisms. The research was published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution and underscores the…

Microorganisms - a key aspect in biodiversity loss

A new publication highlights a critical and often overlooked aspect of biodiversity loss: the decline of host-associated microorganisms. The research was published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution and underscores the…

UCPH researchers solve mystery of deadly virus

New study from the University of Copenhagen is the first to map the protein complex that enables the virus to infect our cells, potentially paving the way for an effective vaccine.

Learning from memories and experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the future

Researchers Emmanuel Raju, Anne Bach Nielsen and Suchismita Goswami from the Global Health section at the Dept. of Public Health have recently published a paper on PLOS Climate titled "Learning from memories and…

Kathleen Stewart-Morgan receives ERC Starting Grant

Associate Professor Kathleen Stewart Morgan receives a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to study the role of replication in reprogramming.

CBMR is recruiting three Group Leaders

Applicants will lead an independent Research Group at CBMR and will be expected to conduct research aligned with the Center's strategy.

Enigma2 project kickoff

We’re excited to announce the launch of the ENGIMA2 project!

Jesper Svejstrup receives the Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize 2024

Professor Jesper Svejstrup receives the Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize for his research on how DNA is transcribed and repaired, which is important for understanding cancer and neurological diseases.

Juliette Nicolaï: Conducting applied research in water, sanitation and hygiene programs in Togo and Kenya

Juliette Nicolaï, a Research Assistant at the Global Health Section, University of Copenhagen, conducts applied research in water, sanitation and hygiene programs in Togo and Kenya.

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.