Research

2025.05.09

Eske Willerslev and team link Native American community to their ancestors through ancient DNA

Researchers help the Native American Picuris Pueblo people uncovering their history using ancient DNA. Their research connects the Picuris Pueblo not only to their ancestors but also to the UNESCO World Heritage site of…

Bacteria

2025.04.28

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…

STEM CELLS

2025.04.25

Researchers create ‘super stem cells’, seeing potential for improved fertility treatment

The ‘super stem cells’ perform better than regular stem cells, being able to develop into many different cell types, researchers from the University of Copenhagen find.

Proteomics

2025.04.23

New research reveals how cancer drugs impact cells at the molecular level

A University of Copenhagen study uncovers intricate details about protein function at the molecular level. The discovery could transform disease diagnostics and treatment.

Crop farming

2025.04.09

Ancient grain has huge climate potential and could play a key role in Europe’s future

Sorghum is one of the world’s oldest grains and possesses many traits that can benefit food security, climate resilience, and biodiversity. However, the mechanisms behind these traits have long remained a mystery to…

Psychology

2025.04.04

Why do we doubt our own abilities when we are good at something?

A new study from the University of Copenhagen and University College London has unraveled why some people feel insecure in their abilities – even when they are actually good at what they do.

Artificial intelligence

2025.04.01

New national centre to strengthen responsible use of artificial intelligence

As part of its strategic AI initiative, the Danish government has taken a groundbreaking step by launching the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Society (CAISA). This national consortium is led by the…

Evolution

2025.03.27

Major bird study could help us fight the next pandemic

New study uncovers the intricate factors that drive the evolution of genomes.

HEALTHY AGING

2025.03.25

Eat healthy in midlife to increase your chances of a healthy old age

Particularly, a plant-based diet with a low to moderate intake of healthy animal proteins is associated with healthy aging.

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