News about Cancer

Three proteins join forces to spread cancer. Now scientists may destroy them

With cryo-electron microscopy, it is possible to examine proteins more than a 1,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Now research using the technology may help develop treatment for some of the deadliest…

Three proteins join forces to spread cancer. Now scientists may destroy them

With cryo-electron microscopy, it is possible to examine proteins more than a 1,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Now research using the technology may help develop treatment for some of the deadliest…

Dormant tumour cells use a differentiated cloak to hide from treatments

A group of reNEW scientists has analysed a great number of colon tumours aiming to understand how some tumour cells avoid dying upon treatment with chemotherapies.

Bogdan Cristinoi

Ph.D., Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

Rationale for combination therapy in acute myeloid leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a highly heterogeneous disease for which there is an unmet need for improved targeted therapies. In a new study, the Olsen Group and collaborators use phosphoproteomics to devise rational…

The immune system can help us diagnose cancer

How do you detect a dangerous cancer if you do not know exactly what to look for or where? New research into biliary tract cancer conducted at the University of Copenhagen can pave the way for early detection of the…

Novel insight into cell killing by anticancer agents

PP2A is a known tumor suppressor and given that its function is suppressed in many cancers, there is an interest in developing compounds that can reactivate PP2A for cancer treatment.

Cancer vulnerabilities could get exposed by ‘game changing’ method

Research from University of Copenhagen shows that a new method called “Deep Visual Proteomics” may be able to help doctors get closer to an answer and expose cancer tumor’s vulnerabilities.

Octopus-like tentacles help cancer cells invade the body

With the help of the worlds best tweezers a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen has shed new light on a fundamental mechanism in all living cells that helps them explore their surroundings and even…

Nicolai Tue Sand

Ph.D., Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen

New discovery may pave the way for more targeted treatment of cancer patients

Women with certain mutations in BRCA2 have an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The new study can pave the way for more targeted treatment of a group of cancer patients with mutations in BRCA2.

Using artificial intelligence to fingerprint suspicious proteins

An artificial intelligence tool created by researchers at the University of Copenhagen can quickly and accurately identify suspicious or particularly 'talented' proteins in our bodies based upon their movements alone.…

Using artificial intelligence to fingerprint suspicious proteins

An artificial intelligence tool created by researchers at the University of Copenhagen can quickly and accurately identify suspicious or particularly 'talented' proteins in our bodies based upon their movements alone.…

Using artificial intelligence to fingerprint suspicious proteins

An artificial intelligence tool created by researchers at the University of Copenhagen can quickly and accurately identify suspicious or particularly 'talented' proteins in our bodies based upon their movements alone.…

Using personalized medicine to avoid resistance to leukemia treatment

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is an aggressive cancer type that mostly affects children. The standard treatment is chemotherapy, but about one in four patients do not respond or develop resistance to this. Now,…

Danish Researchers Find New Breast Cancer Gene in Young People

New research shows for the first time that RBBP8 gene variants may lead to the development of breast cancer in very young women.

Researchers find protein that helps cancer cells to survive

In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered two important functions of a protein called RTEL1 during cell division. The researchers hope that the new knowledge will help to find new…

DNA discovery can lead to new types of cancer drugs

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that our cells replicate their DNA much more loosely than previously thought. The new knowledge might be useful for developing novel treatments against…

Cancer Research Becomes Part of the Schedule for High School Students

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Herlev Gentofte Hospital have teamed up with teachers from Roskilde High School to develop new teaching material on data analysis, cancer and precision medicine. The…

Great International Recognition to Simon Bekker-Jensen

Professor Simon Bekker-Jensen has been given one of the very prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants. The grant will be used to research defence mechanisms in the skin during stress and ageing.

New sugar-test to reduce false-positive cancer diagnoses

The world’s most widespread test for ovarian cancer reports false-positives in 94 of 100 diagnosed cases. Now, chemists at the University of Copenhagen working with clinical researchers at University College London have…

Proteins essential for DNA copying identified

Results confirm prevalent theory A link between DNA copying and availability of histones was already proposed in the 70’ies, but has been impossible to verify. The researchers at BRIC have used a new and advanced…

Forskere finder molekylær kontakt som tænder for reparation af leverskader

Forskning fra BRIC viser, at et proteinkompleks kan tænde for særlige gener, som starter et selvfonyelsesprogram i leverceller efter skader.

Protein paves the way for correct stem cell differentiation

Researchers from BRIC, University of Copenhagen, gain new insight into the molecular switches controlling stem cell differentation.