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.
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…
Global Health Researcher Spotlight: David Nogués Bravo 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…
Anja Simonsen has co-edited a podcast series on ethnic minorities' encounters with the Danish health care system CGC researcher, Anja Simonsen, has co-edited the podcast series on ethnic minorities' encounters with the Danish health care system (U)lige adgang for alle – Etniske minoriteters møder med den danske velfærdsstat.
Impact of contaminated biological material in animals' health and in research data Do you value your research data so much to assume that it is not contaminated by pathogenic agents? Did you know that lab animals’ health and welfare is of vital importance in order to produce valid and reproducible…
Week Sex: 6 myths about sexual health Is herpes always contagious or only during outbreaks? Does the pill cause long-term infertility issues? And was female ‘hysteria’ really treated with orgasms by doctors in the past? Every year, there is an entire week…
University of Copenhagen's School of Global Health Celebrates 15 Years of Impact and Innovation The University of Copenhagen's School of Global Health recently marked a significant milestone with its 15th Anniversary Celebration.
A new hologenomic paradigm for understanding and treating parasite infections In a new study, researchers shed light on the intricate relationship between host–gut microbiota interactions and their influence on parasite infections in farmed Atlantic salmon. Highlighting the importance of a…
Globally, women in labour are overtreated. The consequences are dire Too many women receive oxytocin augmentation and undergo cesarean sections, exposing both women and children to unnecessary risks, a new analysis concludes. The prevalence of overtreatment is shocking, say the…