News about DNA, genes and proteins

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…

Seminar on Automated Genotyping

Seminar Details: Date: Thursday, October 26 Time 12:45-14:00 (start 13:00) Location: Dam Auditorium, Panum, Blegdamsvej 3b, 2200 Copenhagen N Speakers: Daniel Gercke, Inside Account Specialist - Europe David…

PUBLICATION SPOTLIGHT – How a “good” leukemia turns “bad” and how we can turn it “good” again

By Anna S Wilhelmson, Senior Scientist, Porse Group How would you summarise your study in one sentence? Through a successful collaboration between the Porse lab here at the Finsen Laboratory and BRIC and the Grebien lab…

Data infrastructure project will be a one-stop-shop for drug developing researchers

Professor David Gloriam has received 12 mill DKK from Novo Nordisk Foundation for the new data infrastructure project, “Online research infrastructure for receptor function and drug design”.

Introducing Alexander Hauser

Meet ISBUC’s newest group leader: Alexander Hauser in the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology.

Oldest known molecule surprises researchers. It could lead to new important treatments

Researchers have previously believed that the ribosome, one of the body's most crucial molecular machines, was merely a helper when creating new cells. However, recent research reveals that the ribosome has far greater…

Oldest known molecule surprises researchers. It could lead to new important treatments

Researchers have previously believed that the ribosome, one of the body's most crucial molecular machines, was merely a helper when creating new cells. However, recent research reveals that the ribosome has far greater…

New Horizon Europe funding to BIO and ICMM researchers

Professor Lotte Bang Pedersen, Søren Tvorup Christensen (Section of Cell Biology and Physiology, Department of Biology), and Lars Allan Larsen (Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, the Panum Institute) have…

Who were the "liberated" Africans from St. Helena? Mystery unravelled

A new study analyzing ancient DNA shed light on the origin and identity of enslaved Africans who the British Royal Navy ‘liberated’ and moved to the South Atlantic island of St Helena.

Cotton buds reveal biodiversity in rainforests

Cotton buds reveal biodiversity in rainforests. Read about a study from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

CBMR recruits Associate Professor Simon Rasmussen to draw on his expertise in the computational analysis of biological data

An expert in building smart algorithms that integrate diverse datasets to extract biological insights, Associate Professor Simon Rasmussen will transition his Group from the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein…