Technology 2020.05.12 3D breakthrough: Now anyone can print an interactive model of the brain A new method developed by researchers at the University of Copenhagen allows anyone to print interactive 3D objects. These might include models of the brain, to be used as educational tools.
anxiety 2020.04.30 How to deal with anxiety and worries in corona times For many students suffering from anxiety, the corona crisis is of great significance. But as a student there are many things you can do to subdue and contain your anxiety.
Corona crisis 2020.04.27 Five pieces of advice for teachers giving online lectures A large number of teachers and instructors are struggling to optimise their digital instruction during the corona crisis. In this article, a professor of digital media and learning from the University of Copenhagen…
Start-up 2020.04.15 Student start-up will offer microbreweries cheap high-end quality control The start-up company BIRanalyzers is creating a new system for monitoring the quality of beer. It is both cheap and reliable, thus it has the potential to make microbrewing more stable and to reduce waste. To achieve…
corona virus 2020.04.02 Artificial intelligence to predict corona-patients' risk of needing ventilators Experts at the University of Copenhagen have begun using artificial intelligence to create computer models that calculate the risk of a corona patient’s needing intensive care or a ventilator. The new initiative is bein…
Prize 2020.04.02 Prominent Researcher Receives Queen Margrethe II's Science Award The award is presented by the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters and this year goes to Professor Anja Groth for her research into epigenetics. The award ceremony, where the award is handed out by the Majesty…
Paracetamol 2020.03.25 Health researchers find solution to life-threatening side effect Through studies of rats, researchers from the University of Copenhagen may have found the reason behind of a large drop in blood pressure in patients receiving intravenous pain medication.
CRISPR 2020.03.24 Research breakthrough: Humans are not the first to repurpose CRISPR We humans are far from the first to exploit the benefits of CRISPR. Groundbreaking research at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) has helped to redefine what CRISPR is. UCPH Researchers have discovered that primitive…
Virus 2020.03.12 Virologists monitor which coronaviruses that occur in Danish animals Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Statens Serum Institut (SSI) have mapped the different coronaviruses that occur in Danish animals. They emphasise that these viruses are harmless to humans.
Transporter 2020.03.06 Neuroscientists discover new structure of important protein in the brain A novel structure of a so-called 'neurotransmitter: sodium symporter’ has been mapped at the University of Copenhagen. The discovery adds to the researchers’ knowledge of neurotransmitters in the brain and may lead to…
Cells 2020.02.28 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…
Dementia 2020.02.11 Taller young men may have lower dementia risk Being taller in young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia in men, even when education, intelligence and family genetics are taken into account.
eating behaviour 2020.01.29 Using games to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables Board games, card games and even computer games can be used to get children to eat more fruits and vegetables. Conversely, games can also encourage children to eat more unhealthy snacks. This is the conclusion of…
Genetics 2020.01.21 Zebrafish teach researchers more about atrial fibrillation Genetic research in zebrafish at the University of Copenhagen has surprised the researchers behind the study. The results have the potential to change the prevalent perception of the cardiac disorder atrial fibrillation…
Circulation 2020.01.20 Researcher discovers previously rejected function in the brain’s blood vessels Contrary to previous belief, a neuroscientist from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences has shown the existence of a particular type of sphincter in the brain's blood supply in mice. The discovery changes the…
Genetics 2020.01.16 A sea monster’s genome The giant squid is an elusive giant, but its secrets are about to be revealed. A new study led by the University of Copenhagen has sequenced the creature’s entire genome, offering an opportunity to throw some light on…