News about Health

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.

Could a genetic flaw be the key to stopping people craving sugary treats?

New research has found that people with a genetic defect in their ability to digest sucrose eat less cake, sweets and chocolate, which could hold the key to helping the wider population to eat less sugar.

Elite coaches see compassion as a path to better performance

The potential of using compassion as a tool in elite sport is high, both for the individual athlete and in terms of sporting results, a new study involving Danish high-performance coaches shows.

Njotto LL et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis (in press)

Team DRUGS manuscript accepted

Y-ENGAGE visits Save the Children Denmark

The Tanzanian team members of Y-ENGAGE were delighted to visit Save the Children in Copenhagen, marking another milestone in their impactful collaboration.

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.

Researchers hope to develop novel drugs for gastrointestinal disorders by fermenting feces

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating ‘good viruses’ from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their new technique has…

Researchers hope to develop novel drugs for gastrointestinal disorders by fermenting feces

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating ‘good viruses’ from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their new technique has…

NIVI attending the World Vaccine Congress 2024

During four great and inspiring days, the three NIVI team members have been connecting and networking with the global vaccine industry, and hearing about the latest innovations and emerging trends in the field of…

Martinez JC et al. Malaria J 23, 327, 2024

Team SURFACE paper published

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.

Exploring our ability to switch between focus and flexibility

How do we maintain focus while constantly navigating flexibly between new information and impressions? The answer is called meta-control, an ability that will be explored in a new project supported by the Independent…

Plieskatt J et al. Front Immunol 15: 1481829, 2024

Team GLURP paper published.

Professor appointment

Lea Barfod (EPITOPE team) has been appointed Professor in Parasite Immunology

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.

Congratulations to Dr. Liu

On 24 October 2024, Yangfan Liu defended her thesis entitled “Spatiotemporal Modelling and Risk Evaluation of Avian Influenza Spreading in a Multi-host System in Denmark”.

Blanca Aldana receives Alzheimerforeningen’s Forskerprisen 2024

Alzheimerforeningen and Alzheimer-forskningsfonden have given Associate Professor Blanca Aldana Forskerprisen for her major contributions to the field of dementia.

Rethinking body mass index standards: Addressing hidden nutritional risks across populations

Current body mass index cut-offs may underestimate disease risk in certain populations, especially in South-East Asia, where a 'thin-fat' phenotype is prevalent.

Reyes RA et al. PLoS Pathog 20: e1012661, 2024

Team DISCOVERY paper published

Cognitive problems after stroke to be detected faster

A newly developed test tool is designed to detect cognitive problems in people who have suffered a stroke. But how well does the tool actually work? UCPH researchers are now investigating this in a project supported by …

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.

CGEN at Copenhagen Culture Night 2024

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

New grant to explore how microbes drive evolution in host organisms

A new research project seeks to investigate a critical question: Can microbes drive adaptive evolution of their host organism? This innovative study will explore the intricate relationship between animals and their…