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New partnerships can promote positive change in East Africa

The partners from East Africa The three East African universities – the State University of Zanziba…

Surprisingly large network of proteins are responsible for the heartbeat

The first mapping of the heart's crucial ion channels reveals a surprisingly extensive network of…

Children born from mothers with malaria have a higher risk of developing diabetes

New research from University of Copenhagen have found that babies born from mothers with malaria…

New understanding of the body’s cells: Synchronise like pendulum clocks

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that old grandfather clocks and human…

First surgical 'Nobel Prize' goes to a Professor from UCPH

Professor Henrik Kehlet from the faculty of Health and Medical Sciences receives new, international…

Global Health Researcher Spotlight

Stefanie Harsch: Improving cancer literacy in Kenya

Global Health Research Spotlight is a news story series for School of Global Health’s communication…

Nerve cells in the brain can halt all movement – even breathing

A group of nerve cells in the brain has the remarkable ability to completely stop all forms of…

Deadly virus hides from the body's immune system. Now researchers have solved some of the mystery

Every year over 300,000 people die because of the hepatitis C virus. It is estimated that over 50…

Bile acid diarrhoea

Thousands suffer from tabooed disease. New method makes it easier to identify the right treatment

More than 10 urgent visits to the bathroom a day due to diarrhoea can make it virtually impossible…

Research in mental health receives a huge boost

With a significant grant of EUR 7 million, researchers aim to provide mental health prevention and…

cardiovascular disease

Vegetables and legumes can prevent heart conditions

A vegetarian or vegan diet can help prevent high cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular…

Bacteria from your mouth can end up in your brain. Now dentists at Rigshospitalet have to examine patients more often

Bacteria in your mouth can cause diseases in other parts of the body. New research from the…