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Higher intelligence score means better physical performance

New research reveals a distinct association between male intelligence in early adulthood and their subsequent midlife physical performance. The higher intelligence score, the better physical performance, the study…

New blood test can predict future breast cancer

By analysing a simple blood sample, scientists from the University of Copenhagen have succeeded in predicting if a woman will get breast cancer within two to five years. The method – a metabolic blood profile – is still…

Prestigious American award for Danish Professor Maiken Nedergaard

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has awarded scientist Maiken Nedergaard their oldest prize for a study that shows how the brain cleans itself during sleep.

Innovative aging researcher gives us new view of older people

Professor Rudi Westendorp has for many years endeavoured to change the way society view older people in the Netherlands. He is one of the most cited researchers into ageing in Europe and has moved to the University of…

InnoLife-consortium winning bid of Healthy Living and Active Ageing of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

InnoLife, a consortium of 144 European companies, research institutes and universities, has been selected by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) as the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) for…

New role for a muscle enzym (mTORC2)

A new study published by Section of Molecular Physiology in Molecular Metabolism shows that the enzyme mTORC2 has an important role in regulation of insulin sensitivity and substrate utilization in muscle in vivo.

High-fat diet postponing brain aging

New Danish-led research suggests that signs of brain aging can be postponed in mice if placed on a high-fat diet.

Evolutionary tools improve prospects for sustainable development

In a new Science review by the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate and the University of California, Davis researchers encourage evolutionary thinking in order to secure food security and prevent biodiversity…

Target for cancer therapy protects cell identity

New research from BRIC identifies crucial mechanism for maintaining cell identity and enables new cancer diagnostics

The FANTOM project charts an atlas of gene activity over the human body

In 2003, the human DNA sequence was determined in the human genome project. Now, scientists in the FANTOM project determined exactly where in the body each gene encoded in DNA is active. This is important, because it i…

Enzyme controls transport of genomic building blocks

Research from BRIC, University of Copenhagen, shows how the enzyme TLK1 turns a cellular carrier of genomic building blocks into a devoted fast-speed shuttle.

New technology detect cellular memory

New technology developed at BRIC, University of Copenhagen, reveal secrets of cellular memory

New blood cells fight brain inflammation

Researchers from BRIC have identified a new group of anti-inflammatory blood cells in patients with multiple sclerosis. The cells can be activated to fight inflammation and disease in a biological model.

New blood cells fight brain inflammation

Researchers from BRIC have identified a new group of anti-inflammatory blood cells in patients with multiple sclerosis. The cells can be activated to fight inflammation and disease in a biological model.

Proteins essential for DNA copying identified

Results confirm prevalent theory A link between DNA copying and availability of histones was already proposed in the 70’ies, but has been impossible to verify. The researchers at BRIC have used a new and advanced…

Stem cells converted to living intestinal patches

Researchers from BRIC identifies new population of stem cells than can be grown as living patches in inflamed intestines

Proper diet and exercise to limit diabetes epidemic

The number of diabetics worldwide is exploding. In response, the largest study of its kind to date is set to investigate type-2 diabetes prevention through diet, exercise and lifestyle.

Worm research: Right combination of sugars regulates brain development

New research from BRIC show that sugars guide neuronal migration and control development of the nervous system

Shining stem cells reveals how our skin is maintained

New research results from BRIC, University of Copenhagen and Cambridge University, challenge current stem cell models and explains how the skin is maintained throughout life.

Antioxidants - too much of a good thing?

A compound in red grapes, including red wine, counteracts exercise benefits in older men

New research provides insights into the ability of muscles to take in glucose

New studies conducted by a research group from University of Copenhagen have identified a molecule which can explain why blood sugar regulation functions poorly in patients with type 2 diabetes and why exercise increase…

Researchers find molecular switch turning on self-renewal upon liver damage

New research has identified a protein complex that acts as a molecular switch turning on a self-regeneration program in the liver.

This is why it takes so long to get over tendon injuries

By combining the nuclear tests of the 1950s with tissue samples and modern technology, a research collaboration now reveals why the healing process to get over tendon damage is so slow.

Protein paves the way for correct stem cell differentiation

Researchers from BRIC, University of Copenhagen, gain new insight into the molecular switches controlling stem cell differentation.