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Genetic test predicts obesity in childhood

A new genetic test can identify people at risk of severe obesity. The test can be performed on children before their genetic risk starts to shape their weight, which may support early prevention strategies.

Bacteria from cows show promising results in treating MRSA infections

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that signaling molecules from a specific Staphylococcus bacterium can treat MRSA infections as effectively as antibiotics.

Cesarean sections are on the rise worldwide — and not always for the right reasons

More cesarean sections are being performed even when the medical need is unclear, a new analysis shows.

Changing oceans documented in new interdisciplinary theme issue

A new Royal Society interdisciplinary theme issue guest edited by Globe Institute researchers reveals shifting seas in response to long-term human impacts

Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of disease history

A new study maps infectious diseases across millennia and offers new insight into how human-animal interactions permanently transformed our health landscape.

Large-scale DNA study maps 37,000 years of disease history

A new study maps infectious diseases across millennia and offers new insight into how human-animal interactions permanently transformed our health landscape.

Research in the development of blood stem cells receives international recognition

Professor Ana Cvejic was recently elected as member of EMBO, European Molecular Biology Organization, in recognition of her outstanding achievements and research excellence.

Young Researchers at the 11th International Symposium on Avian Influenza in Canada

From June 24 to 26, the 11th International Symposium on Avian Influenza took place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, gathering leading scientists, veterinarians, biologists, medical researchers, and…

Supercomputer and AI to boost Danish cancer treatment – new project awarded €7 million

With a grant of over €7 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Grand AI Challenge, the AIM@CANCER project will enable researchers to harness the vast amounts of imaging data generated during radiation therapy for…

Traore B et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother (in press)

Team DRUGS manuscript accepted.

Congratulations to our RASOPTA PhDs

Congratulations to the first of the RASOPTA PhDs.

GHIT Fund sponsors malaria vaccine development at CMP

GHIT Fund will sponsor a new multinational malaria vaccine project that involves Morten Nielsen et al. at CMP

GHIT Fund sponsors malaria vaccine development at CMP

GHIT Fund will sponsor a new multinational malaria vaccine project that involves Morten Nielsen et al. at CMP

Mette Nordahl Svendsen, new member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters

The Academy functions as a collaborative body and meeting place for researchers, organizing member meetings, symposia, lectures, and publishing publications. Members also work on research and climate policy, public…

Carrión-Nessi F et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 19: e0013262, 2025

Team SURFACE paper published

Dangerous Variant of Salmonella Still Not Eradicated

The infectious and multi-resistant cattle disease Salmonella Dublin can be fatal to both humans and animals and causes significant losses for farmers. Although Denmark has attempted to eradicate the disease since 2008,…

Researchers find serious flaws in trials with adult ADHD patients

Millions of adults around the world are diagnosed with ADHD every year, and there is a great need for research in the field. However, much clinical research on adult ADHD suffers from serious methodological shortcomings…

Researchers find serious flaws in trials with adult ADHD patients

Millions of adults around the world are diagnosed with ADHD every year, and there is a great need for research in the field. However, much clinical research on adult ADHD suffers from serious methodological shortcomings…

Hettle D et al. Infect Dis 57: 687-694, 2025

Team DISCOVERY paper published

Professor Torben Hansen secures DKK 60M NNF Challenge Grant

Infections in the mouth, such as gum disease and cavities, are connected to serious health issues like systemic inflammation, heart disease, and diabetes. These are known as cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs). With support…

Impaired vision and quality of life – how are they related?

Professor Miriam Kolko, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, and Postdoc Catharina Thiel Sandholdt, Department of Public Health, have recently received grants from VELUX FOUNDATION within the area ”transitions an…

Mental health problems may spill over in mother groups

In mother groups, mental health challenges can spread among new parents. New research from the University of Copenhagen and VIVE shows that the risk of experiencing postnatal reactions, such as depression, increases if…

New Danish research centre to make designed proteins with vast potential

Designed proteins are anticipated to have groundbreaking impact on a range of issues from treating disease to tackling environmental problems. With a DKK 700 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation and headed by…

ADVANCE's Annual Meeting 2025

The ADVANCE Consortium convened its 2025 annual meeting at Vilnius University with a pointed and powerful message: Europe’s mental health policies needs to evolve into concrete action.