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Preparations for survey data collection and analysis of Photovoice data in Bidibidi refugee settlement

February was a busy month for the team of researchers working in the Bididbidi refugee settlement in Uganda. A refreshers training was done, preparing Village Health Team members (VHTs) for their crucial role in…

Identifying and tracing fake drugs

Else Holmfred from IF is postdoc at Stanford University where she develops methods, not only to identify fake drugs, but also ultimately to trace where in the world the drug has been produced.

Partey FD et al. Sci Rep 14: 4888, 2024

Team EPITOPE paper published

Coronavirus uses unexpected part of the body to spread

Researchers have found an unexpected connection between coronavirus and Fragile X Syndrome, which is the most common hereditary cause of intellectual disability.

Scientists use blue-green algae as a surrogate mother for "meat-like" proteins

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have not only succeeded in using blue-green algae as a surrogate mother for a new protein – they have even coaxed the microalgae to produce "meat fiber-like" protein strands…

Scientists use blue-green algae as a surrogate mother for "meat-like" proteins

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have not only succeeded in using blue-green algae as a surrogate mother for a new protein – they have even coaxed the microalgae to produce "meat fibre-like" protein strands…

New article about avian influenza out on videnskab.dk

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Statens Serum Institut (SSI) publish an article explaining how we can predict outbreaks of avian influenza in Denmark. Model results show that we can benefit from…

The small intestine adapt its size according to nutrient intake

Resizing of the intestine is a highly conserved strategy employed by a wide range of organisms to cope with fluctuation in nutrient availability. Nevertheless, very little is known about the mechanisms and signals…

Fewer Ukrainian refugees in Denmark show symptoms of post-traumatic stress

A new study of Ukrainian refugees in Denmark shows a significant drop in the proportion reporting signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But while more are thriving, many are also uncertain about the future.

New 3D model: This is how the body’s building blocks are made

Human cells contain ribosomes, a complex machine that produces proteins for the rest of the body. Now the researchers have come closer to understanding how the ribosome works.

Newly discovered brain cells play a key role in right and left turns

Researchers have discovered a network of neurons in the brain of mice that help them make right and left turns. In the future, the discovery may be used in treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Otieku E et al. Health Policy Plan 39: 178-187, 2024

Team DRUGS paper published

Isaeva E et al. Pediatric Health Med Ther 15: 67-76, 2024

Team DRUGS paper published

With regular exercise, medical weight loss treatment does not have to be permanent

For nearly a year, we have been debating weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda and similar products and what happens when people stop taking them. Are they able to maintain weight loss? A new Danish study…

David Nogués Bravo: The global health burden of biodiversity loss

The School of Global Health's Global Health Research Spotlight series focuses on global health researchers from the University of Copenhagen.

Does climate change affect young people’s mental health?

A recent ADVANCE report from Mannheim revealed that a relevant proportion of young Germans shows symptoms of climate change distress.

Research project will develop intelligent robot that can screen for bowel cancer

A new and innovative research project will study whether robots can be used to perform colonoscopies to ensure faster and less painful screening of patients. The research project is funded by the EU.

SAVE THE DATE for 5th Nordic Conference on Paediatric and Orphan Medicines on May 14-15, 2024 in Helsinki

EU Paediatric Regulation (EC 1901/2006) came into force in 2007 with the aim to improve the health of the children in Europe by increasing the research and authorization of medicines for children and improving the…

Obesity may not wreck the body’s defense system against weight gain

When people overeat for a period, their brain helps to reduce their appetite to compensate afterwards. This natural defense against weight gain might be less effective in people with obesity.

Succesful kickoff-meeting held with 20 partners from 10 countries

Link to Horizon Europe Fact Sheet about the PAIR Project On January 22-23, 2024, the Kickoff meeting for the PAIR project was held at the Technical University of Denmark. The two-day meeting included lively discussion…

Women in Mental Health Research

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we interviewed 14 of our researchers to hear about their advice for women and girls who want to get involved in this important work.

Revolutionary zebrafish model unravels host gene influence on microbiota dynamics

In a leap forward for microbiome research, scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking zebrafish model designed to unravel the intricate interplay between host genetics and the microbiota. The study promises to reshape ou…

BRIC is hiring one or two new group leaders

BRIC is hiring two new group leaders to establish and lead a new research group.

Exploring the impacts of social media and crowdsourcing on disaster resilience

This paper provides insights into the ongoing research and findings of the LINKS project, which focuses on the application of SMCS technologies in disasters. Indeed, the overall objective of LINKS is strengthening the…