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Breakthrough: Weight loss drug from highly toxic plant can now be produced in yeast

A traditional Chinese medicinal plant has huge potential as a weight loss drug. However, due to the plant’s notorious toxicity, no one has yet succeeded in exploiting it effectively. Researchers from the University of…

Breakthrough: Weight loss drug from highly toxic plant can now be produced in yeast

A traditional Chinese medicinal plant has huge potential as a weight loss drug. However, due to the plant’s notorious toxicity, no one has yet succeeded in exploiting it effectively. Researchers from the University of…

Discoveries gleaned from human ancient DNA

Four research articles in Nature follow the genetic traces and geographical origins of human diseases far back in time. The analyses provide detailed pictures of prehistoric human diversity and migration, while proposin…

Germs can offset the effect of cancer therapy

An infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus tends to worsen the condition for patients with a specific lymphoma type. A Danish research team has identified the cause, providing hope for improved treatment.

AI can spot suicidal tendencies among young people

An increasing number of young people are attempting suicide. While old methods of assessing risk factors have limited effect, artificial intelligence can help spot the most important warning signs. This is according to …

Lozenge does not prevent caries, but may help if you already have caries – but there is still a long way to go

A PhD project at the University of Copenhagen has studied the effect of a lozenge on caries and other conditions of the oral cavity.

Jacob Lind: Everyday lives of migrants in vulnerable situations

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

New project on philosophy of consumer medicine

The COPE project will investigate the epistemic, social, and ethical implications of Consumer Medicine.

Researchers call for global action against overtreatment of prolonged labour

Globally, prolonged labour is overdiagnosed and overtreated with oxytocin and caesarean section. New research unfolds a global neglect in unnecessary harm during birth.

Four grants from Carlsberg Foundation

Carlsberg Foundation supports four research project here at the Department, three Research Infrastructure grants and a Semper Ardens: Accelerate grant.

PUBLICATION SPOTLIGHT – Are newly identified metabolic regulating molecules promising for T-cell immunotherapy?

Regulation of mitochondria respiration and metabolism, the powerhouse of all cells, is essential for anti-inflammatory FoxA1+ regulatory T cell generation.

When we get older and overweight, we develop metabolic diseases. Now we know why

Obesity and aging increase the risk of diabetes and fatty liver. Scientists have figured out what goes on inside cells and what might help stop these problems.

Matthias Herth Professor of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry

From the beginning of January 2024, Matthias Manfred Herth will be our new Professor of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry here at the Department.

Unlocking solutions: Students shine in Global Health Case Challenge to combat infodemics

60 students from 8 different universities and institutions gathered for the University of Copenhagen’s annual Global Health Case Challenge.

Innovative drug delivery method for eczema treatments

Assistant Professor Stine Rønholt from the LEO Foundation Center for Cutaneous Drug Delivery has received a LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowship of DKK 12 mill for the project “Unravelling the potential of ionic…

Two SUND researchers each receive new DKK 12M grant in skin research

Assistant Professor Terkild Buus and Assistant Professor Stine Rønholt receive the LEO Foundation Dr Abildgaard Fellowship grant.

Leveraging Social Media and Crowdsourcing in Disaster Management Processes in Europe

From the report's executive summary: In a changing technological landscape to address disasters, and with increasing diversity of stakeholders in disaster risk management, we need to develop new pathways of using…

Breakthrough Study Reveals Promising Treatment Approach for Genetic Epilepsy

Seizures, motor impairments, and intellectual disabilities severely impact the life of people with a special kind of neurodevelopmental disorder. Now, researchers from University of Copenhagen found a possible new…

Don’t expect cost savings from Precision Medicine

While genetic information may lead to better treatments, promises of cost savings are unfounded. Instead, a large additional bill is more likely, according to University of Copenhagen researchers.

New publication in Science by Bekker-Jensen Group

"ROS-induced ribosome impairment underlies ZAKα-mediated metabolic decline in obesity and aging"

Key Role of Epigenetic Information in Stem Cell Function unveiled

Researchers revealed the importance of the transmission of epigenetic information through cell division for embryonic stem cells functionality. This has broad implications for aging, cancer, and regenerative medicine.

Award of NordForsk grant for university cooperation within Pharmaceutical Translation and Innovation

The consortium received up to 20 MNOK in funding from NordForsk under their University Cooperation call and the new project commencing next year will be led by Professor Christel Bergström from Uppsala University. All…

Innovative phage therapy project to combat "flesh-eating disease"

In a stride towards combating the rising global threat of Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections, also known as the “flesh-eating disease”, the Leo Foundation has granted 4 million DKK to a new innovative phage therapy…

Medication in lower doses can save the healthcare system billions of DKK

The effect of cancer drugs can often be preserved even when the labeled dose is significantly reduced. This can be used to spare cancer patients from side effects, free up staffing resources, and save the Danish…