News about Health

Many Greenlanders Face 10 Times Higher Risk of Diabetes – Exercise May Be Their Only Solution

A significant portion of the Greenlandic Inuit population carries a genetic variant that increases their risk of type 2 diabetes tenfold. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that the key t…

Textbooks need to be rewritten: RNA, not DNA, is the main cause of acute sunburn

Sunburn has traditionally been attributed to UV-induced DNA damage. However, a new study by the University of Copenhagen and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, reveals that RNA, another vital cellular molecule…

Bacteria use a surprising anti-missile defense-like system to fend off viruses

Particularly in the fight against antibiotic resistance, the new findings from the University of Copenhagen could lead to enhanced efficacy of treatments with viruses to fight infection, researchers explain.

Researchers aim to reveal mechanisms leading to schizophrenia

Researchers from University of Copenhagen, Karolinska Institute and University of Zurich join forces to close the knowledge gap on how schizophrenia develops.

Groundbreaking Discoveries in Laos Sheds Light on Ancient Human Evolution

Fabrice Demeter, paleoanthropologist, Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, has led an international team to monumental discoveries in the mountains of northeastern Laos, unveiling new insights into the…

Joseph Matthew Rogers is our new Associate Professor in Peptide and Protein Medicinal Chemistry

At Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Joseph Matthew Rogers is now Associate Professor within the field of Peptide and Protein Medicinal Chemistry, as of February 1, 2025.

Hatching new insights: Yangfan Liu’s avian influenza modelling study published

We are proud to share that Yangfan Liu’s study, "The role of wild birds in transmitting highly pathogenic avian influenza in Denmark: An exploration using a spatiotemporal model" has been published in the journal…

Salivary biomarkers as a diagnostic tool in type 2 diabetes

The Deshmukh and Hansen Groups have identified distinct molecular and taxonomic signatures in saliva that are associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Henriette Hoffmann-Veltung joins CMP

Henriette joins the EPITOPE team

Hviid, Tuikue Ndam, Rogerson. Trends Parasitol 41: 22-23, 2025

Team SURFACE paper published

Researchers discover the pump for the brain’s ‘washing machine’

When we sleep, waste products are removed from our brain. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned what drives the process.

Transferrable skills for PhD students – Invaluable!

In preparation for the yearly winter school for the PhD students within neuroscience at Faculty of Health and Medical Science, UCPH – the NeuroGrads, we hosted three workshops on important transferrable skills.

New international research collaboration to develop and test an improved dietary supplement for pregnant women

Poor nutrition during pregnancy can have serious consequences for both maternal and child health. A new research collaboration – ‘Mother’s Micronutrient Supplement for Pregnancy and Lactation’ (MoMS) – between…

Researchers cure mysterious, deadly skin disease with groundbreaking technology

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have helped cure a life-threatening skin disease in seven patients with the help of advanced protein analysis.

Zanzibar co-creates mosquito-free hospital designs

Can innovative, community-driven solutions create mosquito-free hospitals in Zanzibar? The Mosquito-Borne Disease (MBD) Free project team launched a series of co-creation workshops across four hospitals in Zanzibar in…

New BRIC-group leader: The beauty of this job is generating knowledge that cures people

Asking the right questions is crucial to conduct science that has an impact. Cristian Bellodi, Professor and new Group Leader at BRIC, strives to bridge fundamental research and innovation to make an impact.

Lopez-Perez M et al. Nat Commun 16: 237, 2025

Team SURFACE paper published. First 2025 paper from CMP!

Michael Ofori promoted to Full Professor

Michael F Ofori is now a Full Professor at NMIMR

Newsletter December 2024

This newsletter includes important information on the below mentioned topics. We encourage everyone to review the relevant sections carefully, as some of these updates may have an impact on daily activities. New…

RASOPTA wrap-up November 2024

After 3 years it was time for the final meeting in the ITN project RASOPTA.

Anette Müllertz receives DNA’s Industripris 2024

DNA, Danmarks Naturvidenskabelige Akademi (Denmark’s Science Academy), has awarded Professor Anette Müllertz the prestigious prize in recognition of her impressive career where she has united experience from both…

Urban encroachment – untangling drivers and dynamics of land-use transitions in ecologically sensitive areas

Manja Hoppe Andreasen, Associate Professor at KU discusses her project on urban encroachment in Ghana and Tanzania.

How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

A University of Copenhagen study of plant-based drinks reveals a common issue: they are lacking in proteins and essential amino acids compared to cow’s milk. The explanation lies in their extensive processing, causing…

How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

A University of Copenhagen study of plant-based drinks reveals a common issue: they are lacking in proteins and essential amino acids compared to cow’s milk. The explanation lies in their extensive processing, causing…