News about Health

New Discovery Uncovers the Malaria Parasite’s Achilles’ Heel

The new study, that has just been published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature, reveals the first broadly neutralizing antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum - the parasite responsible for the most severe…

New paper on STK19

New collaborative paper on STK19 published in Cell from Svejstrup, Luijsterberg and Cramer labs is online now

Researchers eliminate the gritty mouth feel: How to make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods

Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now invented a "disguise" that solves the problem of…

Researchers eliminate the gritty mouth feel: How to make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods

Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now invented a "disguise" that solves the problem of…

Daughters Make a Difference: Doctors' Family Lives Impact Women's Health

New research from the Department of Economics shows that male doctors with daughters are more attentive to female-specific health issues, leading to better health outcomes for their female patients.

Kamilla Miskowiak receives two grants

Memory and concentration problems in people with bipolar disorder. The role of neuroplasticity in cognitive disorders. Kamilla Miskowiak, professor at the Department of Psychology, will explore these two topics on behal…

New study shows promising results for COPD treatment

A new study carried out by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Bispebjerg Hospital shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients.

ISVEE17 pre-conference course

From November 5th to 8th, Matthew Denwood and Carsten Kirkeby hosted an ISVEE17 pre-conference course in collaboration with Michael Ward from the University of Sydney.

The myth of junkfood-eating gamers is actually about social hunger – and gender

Gamers are often associated with unhealthy diets, messy living spaces and at times asocial lifestyles. While the gamer stereotypes first mentioned have some basis in reality, this is not necessarily for the reasons we…

Zulu G et al. EClinicalMedicine 77, 102893, 2024

Team DRUGS paper published

Energy Sensor AMPK Fine-Tunes Mitochondrial Recycling

An international research collaboration with the Sakamoto Group has discovered molecular pathways that quality control and optimize mitochondrial function. The research, published in the scientific journal Molecular…

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…

Sharing experiences of Peer Research

PhD researchers from the Y-ENGAGE project are in Copenhagen this month, actively contributing to discussions on participatory research methods.

The avian influenza epidemiology group at the ISVEE17 conference in Sydney

On 11 to 15 November 2024, Helene Ane Jensen, Yangfan Liu, Lene Jung Kjær and Carsten Kirkeby attended the 17th International Symposium on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, ISVEE17, in Sydney, Australia.

Groundbreaking discovery could lead to next generation of weight loss drugs

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that works without causing nausea or loss of muscle mass. The discovery could lead to new therapy for millions of people with…

Claus welcomes the Latvian Minister of Health

Recently, Desler Group had the honor of receiving a visit from the Latvian Minister of Health, Dr. Hosam Abu Meri. The visit was part of an inspiration tour in Denmark to learn more about our healthcare system.

Jaroentomeechai T et al. Nat Commun 15: 9668, 2024

Team OF-CANCER paper published

New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite – without the nausea and vomiting

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases energy expenditure, and improves insulin sensitivity without causing nausea or loss of muscle…

New paper on Integrator/ARMC5

New paper on Integrator/ARMC5 from the Svejstrup lab in Molecular Cell is online now!

Hviid, Tuikue Ndam, Rogerson. Trends Parasitol (in press)

Team SURFACE manuscript accepted

Six researchers from SUND receive grants for brain research

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receives grants from The Lundbeck Foundation to six projects within neuroscience research.

SUND receives DKK 15M for sustainable development research in the Arctic

Three SUND research projects receive funding from DFF to strengthen sustainable development in the Arctic.

Could a genetic flaw be the key to stopping people craving sugary treats?

New research has found that people with a genetic defect in their ability to digest sucrose eat less cake, sweets and chocolate, which could hold the key to helping the wider population to eat less sugar.