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Selvmordstruede hjælper hinanden når livet er svært

På lukkede online fora finder selvmordstruede støtte hos hinanden i perioder med svære tanker. De finder et trygt rum med ligesindede, som offentlige tilbud ikke kan tilbyde, fortæller forskerne bag studiet.

Sai Raghavan

Ph.D., Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Physical exercise boosts motor learning – and remembering what one has learned

Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills. This is demonstrated by ne…

Pioneering project to capture life in the stomach

A new two-year research project aims to explore the evolution of Helicobacter bacteria spanning 2 million years and a diverse array of host species. The study will investigate the important correlation between…

Follow-up on the renovation of Unit 10.4

You can read the entire announcement here.

InPharma & Nordic POP joint Drug Transport & Enabling Formulations Symposium 2024 takes place in June

Drug Transport & Enabling Formulations Symposium 2024 is jointly organized by InPharma & Nordic POP will take place on June 11th/12th, 2024 at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense Denmark. An international…

Joint meeting of pharmaceutical sciences, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry with synthetic and medicinal chemistry

It is our pleasure to announce Chemical Solutions for Biological Challenges - a joint meeting of pharmaceutical sciences, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry with synthetic and medicinal chemistry to take place in…

Bakterier kan hæmme virkning af kræftmedicin

Gule stafylokokker kan forværre kræft hos patienter med en bestemt type lymfom. Nu har danske forskere fundet årsagen. Det giver håb om behandling.

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…

Fortidens arvemasse tvinges til at tale

Fire forskningsartikler i Nature viser, at analyser af tusindvis af år gammelt DNA kan følge sygdommes genetiske spor og geografiske oprindelse meget langt tilbage i tid. Analyserne kan også give detaljerede billeder af…

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…