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Researchers will find the structure of the smallest building blocks in nano-chemistry

Structure and function on nano-scale level. Two young researchers from University of Copenhagen have received funding - DKK 10 million each - to build up research groups to study the relationship between the structure o…

Researchers will find the structure of the smallest building blocks in nano-chemistry

Structure and function on nano-scale level. Two young researchers have received funding - DKK 10 million each - to build up research groups to study the relationship between the structure of materials at the nano-scale…

New bachelor programme in chemistry opens doors to international jobs

University of Copenhagen Department of Chemistry is establishing a new chemistry undergraduate programme in “Oil and Gas Chemistry”. It can be chosen after the first of three undergraduate years at UCPH...

New sugar-test to reduce false-positive cancer diagnoses

The world’s most widespread test for ovarian cancer reports false-positives in 94 of 100 diagnosed cases. Now, chemists at the University of Copenhagen working with clinical researchers at University College London have…

Chemistry magic promises better medicine with fewer side-effects

A gentler new chemistry promises cleaner and subsequently far safer pharmaceuticals. The ground-breaking method, was published by a chemistry research group at the University of Copenhagen

Hydrogen cars quickened by Copenhagen chemists

Chemistry researchers have shown how to build fuel cells that produce more electricity using less of the rare and valuable metal platinum.

Chemistry breakthrough sheds new light on illness and health

Danish chemistry researchers set to revolutionize medical imaging. If only someone would use their invention.

New centre to focus on harvest and storage of solar energy

Paint which combines the properties of solar cells and batteries is the ultimate goal for chemist Morten Brønsted Nielsen, who has just been promoted as a so-called ”fyrtårnsprofessor” (lighthouse professor) at the…

Darwinian Evolution of new Chemistry and Nano-Medicine

An entirely new way of thinking about pharmaceuticals – this is the goal of Morten Meldal , one of two new ‘Lighthouse Professors’ in chemistry at the University of Copenhagen. Meldal, 59, has been appointed by UCPH’s…

Groundbreaking air-cleaner saves polluting industrials

An aircleaning invention from the University of Copenhagen has proven its ability to remove difficult air pollution. And in the process they have helped a business in the Danish city of Aarhus improve relations to angry…

Key to burning fat faster discovered

Newly discovered on/off switch in enzymes may help battle fat-related disease ranging from stroke and diabetes to acne.

Computational chemistry shows the way to safer bio fuels

Toxic alternatives to fossil fuel to be prevented using predictive mathematical modelling

Chemist solves riddle of killer diseases

Uncovers mechanism of dreaded infection by creating synthetic copy of bacterial poison.