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Hansen Group secures DKK 15.6 million to improve the diagnosis of steatotic liver disease

Applying omics technology and machine learning to blood samples could pave the way for earlier detection and precise treatment of steatotic liver – a disease that many people don't know they have. This is the goal of th…

Time to bin your supplements? Low levels of NAD+ may not drive aging

Mice retained normal muscle function and health even though their NAD+ levels were reduced by 85%, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen. Given that NAD levels drop by only up to 30% through ageing…

Precision Health

Loos Group launches Denmark’s largest precision health cohort

The DELPHI study at the University of Copenhagen will follow 10,000 participants for up to 25 years and is the first study to collect and analyze such a comprehensive range of individual health data from everyday life.

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CBMR publications and media appearances in March 2025

CBMR publications and media appearances in March 2025

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.

Metabolism Day 2025 - Some numbers and many thank yous

As interest in the conference has grown across the University, and beyond, we've sold out the impressive Jerne Auditorium for two straight years! Executive Director Juleen Zierath welcoming participants to Metabolis…

LEAP2: A new hormone with big implications for metabolism?

Often called the hunger hormone, ghrelin tells your brain you are hungry and increases your appetite. Another recently discovered hormone, LEAP2, prevents ghrelin from sending these signals, thereby lowering appetite.

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CBMR publications and media appearances in February 2025

CBMR publications and media appearances in February 2025

Rethinking Muscle: New study challenges old classifications

Our current approach to dividing muscle fibers into separate types may need to be revised following new research by an international team of scientists.

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CBMR publications and media appearances in January 2025

CBMR publications and media appearances in January 2025

Our immune cells might support muscle repair after exercise

The Deshmukh Group and Hostrup Group have identified a protein released from immune cells following exercise-induced muscle damage, which supports muscle cell repair and development. Upon exhaustive exercise, skeletal…

Diabetes and hormone disorder research receives millions in funding

The Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy supports new research into diabetes and hormone-related research at SUND.

Many Greenlanders Face 10 Times Higher Risk of Diabetes

A significant portion of the Greenlandic Inuit population carries a genetic variant that increases their risk of type 2 diabetes tenfold. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered that the key t…

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CBMR publications and media appearances in December 2024

CBMR publications and media appearances in December 2024

Salivary biomarkers as a diagnostic tool in type 2 diabetes

The Deshmukh and Hansen Groups have identified distinct molecular and taxonomic signatures in saliva that are associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

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CBMR publications and media appearances in November 2024

CBMR publications and media appearances in November 2024

ERC grant funds research to support weight loss maintenance

Associate Professor Christoffer Clemmensen from the University of Copenhagen has received an ERC Consolidator Grant for a project that aims to develop new therapeutic interventions that will help people maintain weight…

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.

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

Scientists have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases energy expenditure, and improves insulin sensitivity.

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CBMR publications and media appearances in October 2024

CBMR publications and media appearances in October 2024