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Experiments on mice have compared two ways to make the body burn energy without moving. One well-known method is to expose the body to cold. The other is to remove two specific amino acids from the diet. It's not pleasant to shiver from the cold, but for some, it has the appeal of making the body burn more energy as heat than when staying in a warmer environment.

Researchers from the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, have uncovered a previously unknown function of the enzyme OGA, a key player in cellular regulation. The discovery may pave the way for new approaches to treating diseases such as Alzheimer's. October 2025 by Helene Eriksen How does a cell keep track of its many signals? One answer lies in tiny sugar tags that are constantly added to and removed from proteins.

In a ground-breaking discovery that illuminates new insights into the early prehistoric origins of art and creativity, a new study led by re-searchers from Aarhus University have identified the earliest known use of blue pigment in Europe. by Mette Gjanderup Heilskov In a ground-breaking discovery that illuminates new insights into the early prehistoric origins of art and creativity, a new study led by researchers from Aarhus University have identified the earliest known use of blue pigment in Europe.

Mesoamerica Christophe Helmke and Magnus Pharao Hansen have taken the first steps toward solving a major archaeological mystery surrounding the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. Until now, the language of Teotihuacan has been unknown. More than two millennia ago, Teotihuacan was a thriving metropolis in central Mexico with up to 125,000 inhabitants.

PROTEOMICS Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a groundbreaking method that allows for the analysis of thousands of proteins in heart tissue. This provides entirely new insights into the characteristics of heart diseases and could pave the way for more targeted treatments. Each year, cardiovascular diseases affect more than 65,000 Danes - conditions that claim the lives of one in five Danes.

Colorectal cancer Patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer experience fewer serious complications and fewer readmissions when an AI tool supports treatment decisions, according to new research. The tool has the potential to save the healthcare system significant costs. Readmissions after surgery are demanding for patients and costly for society.

Discrimination How can we get the majority to recognise the discrimination experienced by minorities? A new study examines this question. The results show that both cold facts and warm stories can change perceptions - but in different ways. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University have investigated how to raise awareness of discrimination.

Economics Although the average cash holdings (bank deposits) have increased in Denmark since 1996, almost half of the population still only has cash equivalent to one or two months of income. This is not just a temporary situation, according to research from the University of Copenhagen. Danes' low cash holdings are remarkably persistent.

New research from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital suggests that semaglutide treatment can enhance both physical health and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia. People with schizophrenia have a shorter life expectancy than the general population, due to a higher risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Men over 45 working at sea have a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than other working Danes, according to a new study. A new study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that male seafarers face an elevated risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to other working-age Danes.

Exercise Exercising in green surroundings improves mood, reduces stress levels, and improves heart rate compared to exercising in the city or indoors. This is shown by new research from the University of Copenhagen. The study provides new insights that can be used to improve public health. An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on the beach, or in a green park reduces stress hormones, improves mood, and makes exercise easier to enjoy.

A new study reveals that methane can form in the upper layers of sandy seabeds - something that has taken scientists by surprise. Special microorganisms are at work, and the phenomenon may be happening along coastlines all'over the world. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, produced in many natural environments by microorganisms.

Health New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that team sports are a highly effective and potentially life-extending form of exercise for patients with high blood pressure and COPD. Even after a relatively short training period involving team sports, participants showed significantly improved blood pressure.

Leopard-spotted deposits in fossilized mud on Mars may have been left behind by living organisms. But to be absolutely sure, we need to bring the samples down to Earth, researchers from DTU and NASA write in the scientific journal Nature. For five years, NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has been driving around the red planet with equipment from DTU on board.

Artificial intelligence does not necessarily help students learn more if it is only used to provide answers. However, research from the University of Copenhagen shows how aligning GenAI with learning theories and a human-centered perspective improves its educational impact. Artificial intelligence is here to stay.

Carbon Capture From waste to valuable resource: Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to convert plastic waste into a climate solution for efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. This is killing two birds with one stone as they address two of the world's biggest challenges: plastic pollution and the climate crisis.

Researchers from Aarhus University have discovered a connection between the stomach's rhythm and psychological well-being that could change the way we diagnose and treat mental disorders. Perhaps your stomach can tell if you're heading toward stress. by Jakob Binderup Christensen Stronger coordination between the brain and the stomach's natural rhythm is linked to higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, according to the largest study of its kind from Aarhus University.

Health Technology Researchers from DTU and Amager and Hvidovre Hospital will have access to the Gefion supercomputer in a series of projects on women's diseases in a new collaboration with the Danish Centre for AI Innovation, DCAI. The healthcare system lacks knowledge about women's diseases and how to treat them.