News about Medicine

Risk of heart problems makes Danes get flu vaccination

More Danes got vaccinated for the seasonal flu if they received a nudging letter from the health authorities, which linked the flu and the risk of subsequent heart problems, study concludes.

Bartender model predicts how drugs affect each person

A model based on numerous studies of people with type 2 diabetes can make a new type of prediction: how a certain drug would affect each person at the molecular biological level.

Bartender model predicts how drugs affect each person

A model based on numerous studies of people with type 2 diabetes can make a new type of prediction: how a certain drug would affect each person at the molecular biological level.

Resistant bacteria are a global problem. Now researchers may have found the solution

A new substance has proven useful for treating staphylococcus infections in people with skin lymphoma. This is good news for the patients, but also for the global threat of antibiotics resistance.

The deadline for the submission to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP has been extended until May 31

Good news for those that are planning to submit to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP and are running a bit late!. The submission deadline has been moved to May 31, 2023. Hope for a rush of…

Nature’s future pharmacy in peril

For thousands of years, people have relied on the healing properties of plants – in some places they are still the only freely available remedies to this day. Half of the drugs approved worldwide in the last four decade…

Nature’s future pharmacy in peril

For thousands of years, people have relied on the healing properties of plants – in some places they are still the only freely available remedies to this day. Half of the drugs approved worldwide in the last four decade…

The deadline for the submission to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP is near!

The submission deadline to European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences VSI: Nordic POP is closing March 31, 2023.

Previously unknown cell mechanism could help counter cancer and aging

In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen discovered an unknown mechanism of how cells ‘remember’ their identity when they divide – the cells’ so-called epigenetic memory.

Change in transfer and breeding instruction forms and reviewing the department’s SOPs

Please read the information here.

Power shutdown at the Biocenter

The power shutdown applies to the entire basement in building 2. It will affect ventilation and other installations in animal facility, including lights (electronic board 2.01.AB). If the shutdown gives rise to…

A more efficient technology for oromucosal drug delivery

The project SAFE Patch recently received 1.5 mill DKK from the Innovation Fund Denmark’s InnoExplorer program to explore and develop the new “SAFE Patch” technology and bring it closer to commercialization.

Construction work near the Biocenter - Test piloting performed

The piloting will begin on Monday Janurary 30th, and it is expected to last approx. 10 working days. AEM is still in dialogue with the contractor, and should you experience any irregularities, you are very welcome to…

Construction work near the Biocenter - Test piloting

As mentioned, the construction work involves driving 32 steel piles into the ground during the month of February. A meeting with the contractor and the Maintenance Department was held yesterday due our concern for the…

Construction work near the Biocenter

There is a risk that this type of construction work may be noisy and can sometimes produce low-frequency vibrations. For further details, please see the attached letter from the construction management (in Danish only).…

Niels Behrendt receives the NNF Distinguished Innovator Grant

Niels Behrendt, group leader at the Finsen Laboratory, Rigshospitalet/BRIC receives the NNF Distinguished Innovator grant for a project focused on creating test ADC therapeutics.

Gene targeting in cell lines

Here we apply apply our expertise in CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing to cell lines. We can now help you generating your new in vitro experimental system by knocking out your gene of interest, or introducing point…

Last chance to register for 12th Uppsala University Pharmaceutical Profiling in Drug Discovery and Development Symposium

The registration for the 12th Uppsala University Pharmaceutical Profiling in Drug Discovery and Development Symposium is closing on Dec 21 and there are still places available. To all Nordic POP members, we also want to…

Newsletter from AEM

Please read the whole newsletter here. Visit by the AAALAC accreditation panel All project plans are valid for two years after which they must be renewed Information from suppliers of animals Price adjustments from…

Scientists remove yeast cell's sex drive and turn it into a cannabis tracker

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science have modified a yeast cell to sense the active substances in cannabis and get it to turn red when it does. The result paves the way for more actors to…

Risk and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic

The study identified five key themes in the experiences of people living with chronic illnesses during the pandemic: wellbeing, normality, healthcare access, coping resources, and meaningfulness.

New gene technology is able to predict the effect of treatment on the individual breast cancer patient

How do you know whether breast cancer treatment will be able to cure the individual patient? New gene technology can tell us, and it may prove vital to patients.

All project plans are valid for two years after which they must be renewed

All project plans beginning with a P- or A-number lower than these will be invalid, which means that you cannot order animals or begin a new experiment. Therefore, if your project plan will or has expired, you need to…

Major discovery about mammalian brains surprises researchers

In a new breakthrough to understand more about the mammalian brain, University of Copenhagen researchers have made an incredible discovery. Namely, a vital enzyme that enables brain signals is switching on and off at…