News about Bacteria

From Archived Brains to Future Psychiatry: Revealing the role of infection in mental health

One of five projects under the new SUND Collaborates initiatives by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, UCPH goes to Associate Professor Sandra Breum Andersen from Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics. Her…

Researchers test “smart-pill” to explore tiger stomach microbiomes

New research takes a major step toward understanding the little-known world of stomach-dwelling bacteria by feeding high-tech capsules to tigers.

Genetics and gill microbes work together to shape salmon disease resistance

A new open-access study reveals that both the genes of Atlantic salmon and the microbes living on their gills play crucial roles in how the fish resist Amoebic Gill Disease - a major health problem in aquaculture caused…

Researchers revive yoghurt made from... ants

An old traditional recipe for yoghurt made from ants has been recreated by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. In a new study, they show how ants and the bacteria that live on them can transform milk into…

Researchers revive yoghurt made from... ants

An old traditional recipe for yoghurt made from ants has been recreated by researchers at the University of Copenhagen. In a new study, they show how ants and the bacteria that live on them can transform milk into…

Stored for 130 years: Bottles reveal evidence of Danish butter production and hygiene practices of the past

Two forgotten bottles in a basement in Frederiksberg containing bacterial cultures from the 1890s have provided researchers at the University of Copenhagen with unique insight into Denmark's butter production history.…

Bacteria from cows show promising results in treating MRSA infections

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that signaling molecules from a specific Staphylococcus bacterium can treat MRSA infections as effectively as antibiotics.

Dangerous Variant of Salmonella Still Not Eradicated

The infectious and multi-resistant cattle disease Salmonella Dublin can be fatal to both humans and animals and causes significant losses for farmers. Although Denmark has attempted to eradicate the disease since 2008,…

CLEAR Network workshop Madrid 2025

The “Instituto Química Física Blas Cabrera” (CSIC) in central Madrid hosted the 2025 CLEAR network meeting, training and mid-term review - from Monday March 24th till Friday March 28th.

Bjarne Styrishave, our new professor of drug toxicology

Bjarne Styrishave is now professor at Department of Pharmacy, where he is group leader of the research group Toxicology and Drug Metabolism.

Bacteria Use Ancient War Trick to Outsmart Viruses – and It Could Help Us Fight Superbugs

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune defense in E. coli bacteria that turns viral infection machinery against the virus itself. Named after the Chinese military strategist Kongming—who famously used enemy…

Aves KL et al. Vaccines 13, 207, 2025

Team VLPVAC/ BIVAC paper published

Fermented seaweed found to boost gut health and immunity in Atlantic Salmon

A new study has found that fermented sugar kelp can enhance gut health and immunity in Atlantic salmon, offering a sustainable solution to boost fish welfare in a growing aquaculture industry.

New insights into hologenomics research in wild vertebrates

In a new technical paper just published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, researchers highlight the potential of hologenomics to deepen our understanding of biological systems from a host-microbiota perspective.…

New perspective on the interaction between host organisms and microbes can transform food production and medicine

Danish researchers in an international network are investigating how the interaction between host organisms and microbes could revolutionise everything from food production to medicine. The new research field, holobiont…

New perspective on the interaction between host organisms and microbes can transform food production and medicine

Danish researchers in an international network are investigating how the interaction between host organisms and microbes could revolutionise everything from food production to medicine. The new research field, holobiont…

Researchers hope to develop novel drugs for gastrointestinal disorders by fermenting feces

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating ‘good viruses’ from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their new technique has…

Researchers hope to develop novel drugs for gastrointestinal disorders by fermenting feces

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating ‘good viruses’ from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their new technique has…

New grant to explore how microbes drive evolution in host organisms

A new research project seeks to investigate a critical question: Can microbes drive adaptive evolution of their host organism? This innovative study will explore the intricate relationship between animals and their…

New international network to train researchers in hologenomics

Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics will soon host two PhD students as part of a new multidisciplinary training network across Europe focused on the field of hologenomics.

First project meeting of the CLEAR network

First project meeting of the CLEAR project network, took place at the premises of NAICONS in Milan, 18-20 September 2024.

Do chromosome ends shape gut microbiota-host interactions?

A new review explores the complex relationship between telomere shortening in gut tissues and changes in the microbiome, revealing how this dynamic interaction impacts inflammation, dysbiosis, and ultimately aging acros…

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…