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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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

August Krogh Centre opening symposium

Friday 20th April 2012 the August Krogh Centre opens at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen

Vaccine boosts your immune system

Researchers at BRIC, the University of Copenhagen, have discovered that the human body can create its own vaccine, which boosts the immune system and helps prevent chronic inflammatory diseases.