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The longest-living vertebrate genome

The Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus), an elusive dweller of the depths of the northern Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean, is the world’s longest-living vertebrate, with an estimated lifespan of about 400 years. An…

Microorganisms - a key aspect in biodiversity loss

A new publication highlights a critical and often overlooked aspect of biodiversity loss: the decline of host-associated microorganisms. The research was published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution and underscores the…

Microorganisms - a key aspect in biodiversity loss

A new publication highlights a critical and often overlooked aspect of biodiversity loss: the decline of host-associated microorganisms. The research was published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution and underscores the…

UCPH researchers solve mystery of deadly virus

New study from the University of Copenhagen is the first to map the protein complex that enables the virus to infect our cells, potentially paving the way for an effective vaccine.

Learning from memories and experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the future

Researchers Emmanuel Raju, Anne Bach Nielsen and Suchismita Goswami from the Global Health section at the Dept. of Public Health have recently published a paper on PLOS Climate titled "Learning from memories and…

Kathleen Stewart-Morgan receives ERC Starting Grant

Associate Professor Kathleen Stewart Morgan receives a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to study the role of replication in reprogramming.

CBMR is recruiting three Group Leaders

Applicants will lead an independent Research Group at CBMR and will be expected to conduct research aligned with the Center's strategy.

Enigma2 project kickoff

We’re excited to announce the launch of the ENGIMA2 project!

Jesper Svejstrup receives the Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize 2024

Professor Jesper Svejstrup receives the Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize for his research on how DNA is transcribed and repaired, which is important for understanding cancer and neurological diseases.

Juliette Nicolaï: Conducting applied research in water, sanitation and hygiene programs in Togo and Kenya

Juliette Nicolaï, a Research Assistant at the Global Health Section, University of Copenhagen, conducts applied research in water, sanitation and hygiene programs in Togo and Kenya.

Newly discovered gene may influence longevity

It turns out that a particular gene has a great influence on longevity, a new study from the University of Copenhagen concludes. This may pave the way for new treatment.

Bridging the gap: Childbirth challenges in Tanzania and beyond

In a symposium hosted by the University of Copenhagen’s School of Global Health, experts gathered to address the pressing issues surrounding childbirth in Tanzania and globally.

New knowledge about a fungus that turns 60-80% of the flies in your home into zombies

How can a fungus take over a fly's behavior? An international group of researchers with participation from the University of Copenhagen hopes to find out with the help of a new genetic map of a unique fungus that…

Vega RM et al. BMC Infect Dis (in press)

Team DRUGS manuscript accepted

Christoffer Hauch joins CMP

Christoffer joins the DISCOVERY team

Ines dos Santos joins CMP

Ines joins the SURFACE team

Jan Bisenberger joins CMP

Jan joins the OF-CANCER team

Konrad Lüdecke joins CMP

Konrad joins the EPITOPE team

Lydia Boyle joins CMP

Lydia joins the SURFACE team

Nicolai Hansen joins CMP

Nicolai joins the DISCOVERY team

NIVI welcomes Head of the Project Management Office

NIVI welcomes Head of the Project Management Office

Panagiota Panagopoulou joins CMP

Panagiota joins the VLPVAC team

Vidal-Calvo EE et al. Nat Commun 15: 7553, 2024

Team OF-CANCER/ BIOENGINEERING/ DISCOVERY/ OF-BIOMARKER/ BIVAC paper published

Björnsson K et al. Vaccines 12: 859, 2024

Team EPITOPE paper published