News about DNA, genes and proteins

New 3D model: This is how the body’s building blocks are made

Human cells contain ribosomes, a complex machine that produces proteins for the rest of the body. Now the researchers have come closer to understanding how the ribosome works.

Impact of contaminated biological material in animals' health and in research data

Do you value your research data so much to assume that it is not contaminated by pathogenic agents? Did you know that lab animals’ health and welfare is of vital importance in order to produce valid and reproducible…

Lundbeck Experiment

Two grants supporting wild research at Department of Biology.

45,000-year-old bones shed light on modern humans’ arrival to Northwestern Europe

Based on bones determined to be from Homo sapiens, modern humans, an international research team discovered that modern humans reached Northwestern Europe earlier than we thought, and in a much colder environment.

Azadeh Shahsavar receives a Pioneer Innovator 2023 grant

Assistant Professor Azadeh Shahsavar has received a Pioneer Innovator 2023 grant of 1 mill DKK from Novo Nordisk Foundation.

45.000-year-old bones shed light on modern humans’ arrival to Northwestern Europe

Based on bones determined to be from Homo sapiens, modern humans, an international research team discovered that modern humans reached Northwestern Europe earlier than we thought, and in a much colder environment.

Bringing order to disordered proteins

In the biological world, proteins are the molecules that make things happen. The conventional view is that proteins are molecular machines with rigid moving parts that are essential for their operation. This view is…

Céline Galvagnion-Büll is Associate Professor in Biophysical Pharmacology

From 1 February, Céline Galvagnion-Büll will be tenured Associate Professor in Biophysical Pharmacology, based on a public job posting last fall.

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…

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.

Breakthrough Study Reveals Promising Treatment Approach for Genetic Epilepsy

Seizures, motor impairments, and intellectual disabilities severely impact the life of people with a special kind of neurodevelopmental disorder. Now, researchers from University of Copenhagen found a possible new…

New publication in Science by Bekker-Jensen Group

"ROS-induced ribosome impairment underlies ZAKα-mediated metabolic decline in obesity and aging"

Key Role of Epigenetic Information in Stem Cell Function unveiled

Researchers revealed the importance of the transmission of epigenetic information through cell division for embryonic stem cells functionality. This has broad implications for aging, cancer, and regenerative medicine.

Kristian Strømgaard receives the Danish Academy of Natural Sciences’ Industry Prize 2023

The Danish Academy of Natural Sciences has awarded Professor Kristian Strømgaard with the Industry Prize 2023.

From multifunctional genes to more precise use of medicines

A single gene or protein can have several functions for the organism, for example aspects as different as height, vision and heart function or eczema and mental impairments.

Celebrating our new Professor Vito Foderà

Thursday November 9 we celebrated Vito Foderà’s inauguration as Professor here at Department of Pharmacy.

Rising sea temperatures lead to reduction in polar bears since the last ice age

DNA from Greenlandic polar bears shed light on how their numbers have been dramatically influenced by changes in climate over the last several thousand years. Relatively small increases in sea temperature have had big…

MRBLE beads holds the answer to understanding an unknown protein process

A new method using something like marble beads reveals the function of so-called protein phosphatases. That can help future research by leading the way of mapping out how these enzymes work.

Closer to understanding how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics

Haemophilus influenzae stands out as a significant bacterial culprit, notorious for causing severe respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia. It has remarkably developed resistance to a plethora of drugs,…

Half of million Danes have it – now, researchers are chasing risk genes

Researchers have discovered new migraine genes which contain new and more accurate information about the condition of the individual patient. This may lead to more targeted treatment.

The first picture of a protein with sugars

For the first time researchers snap a picture of a protein with sugars attached. This has great potential and could advance our comprehension of the microbiome and the development of new sugar-based therapeutics.

Mapping the evolution of the human genome – A Portrait of New Group Leader Fran Supek

Fran Supek, new Group Leader and Professor at the Biotech Research & Innovation Centre (BRIC) in Copenhagen aims to achieve a deeper understanding of the processes behind cancer mutations. He will do so by combining…