Research translation
2020.12.02
CBMR scientists win innovation funding to develop new anti-cancer and obesity drugs
The BioInnovation Institute (BII) has awarded two grants worth DKK 3.5M each to CBMR to develop new…
News
Bioscience PhD Programme
2020.11.24
"I can sit down with any professor at any time"
We spoke to PhD student Dylan Rausch about what drew him to CBMR through the Bioscience PhD…
RESEARCH
2020.11.19
Early weight gain in children linked to ability to produce the hormone leptin
New genetics research suggests that leptin plays a stronger role in controlling the weight of…
CBMR Leadership
2020.10.30
Professor Kei Sakamoto appointed Vice Executive Director of CBMR
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) is proud to announce that…
Research video
2020.10.20
New genetic links to diabetes and obesity discovered by eavesdropping on DNA’s long-distance communication
Watch the video that shows how new methods that unravel DNA's dynamic and 3D behaviour has helped…
Research
2020.09.28
Genetic risk of developing obesity is driven by variants that affect the brain
Some people are at higher risk of developing obesity because they possess genetic variants that…
Research
2020.09.17
Time-restricted feeding improves health without altering the body’s core clock
New research from the University of Copenhagen finds that time-restricted feeding does not influenc…
Research
2020.09.08
How muscles and fat cells work together to make you more fit
Short-term exercise training increases levels of the enzyme DICER in fat cells. DICER in fat helps…
Research video
2020.09.08
New insights into how the brain can induce diabetes remission in rodents
New research has deepened our understanding of the brain’s role in diabetes. CBMR Associate…
Comment
2020.08.14
Scientists sound the alarm: Lockdowns may escalate the obesity epidemic
Locking down society to combat COVID-19 creates psychosocial insecurity that leads to obesity, warn…
Research
2020.08.04
Scientists find the switch that makes human brown fat burn energy – and possibly control our weight
The receptor responsible for activating the energy-burning property of brown fat in humans has been…
Research Alliance
2020.08.03
Metabolism and cell signaling research alliance launched with University of Dundee
Three-year research alliance will accelerate discoveries on molecular metabolic signalling in…
GRANT
2020.08.03
Zach Gerhart-Hines awarded DKK 6M Distinguished Innovator grant
Zach Gerhart-Hines awarded DKK 6M Distinguished Innovator grant
Research
2020.07.07
Neurons that reduce sugar cravings are discovered in mice
A specific group of neurons are responsible for lowering our appetite for sweets after they sense a…
Grant
2020.06.25
Gene-based personalised medicine to treat diabetes
Small genetic variations can have a major impact on which types of treatment to offer patients with…