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Bacterium resists body defences

University of Copenhagen researchers have found a bacterium that 'switches on' production of molecules to kill white blood cells and beat the body's immune system. The finding could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance

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Science

Hot-iron branding hurts horses

Hot-iron branding is more painful than microchipping, reveals University of Copenhagen study

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Bankruptcy is good, bankruptcy is right

In an ideal economy, the healthy businesses stay alive – and the sick ones go under. Good bankruptcy laws help discern which is which

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Research links older dads to genetic diseases

Children of older fathers are more likely to have certain genetic diseases. U of C research collaboration pinpoints testicular tumors as the cause

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The future looks short and chubby

Natural selection ignores the advancement of medicine and improved public health. Evolution still favours those that have the most children. This means the women of the future will be a bit shorter and bit a heavier

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Diabetes shot beats slimming pills

Research by University of Copenhagen obesity expert Arne Astrup shows diabetes injection is more effective than one of the leading obesity drugs

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Science

New enzymes cut pollution

University of Copenhagen chemists create a fast-acting, powerful enzyme to replace dangerous chemicals

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Science

New moving images of cell action

New University of Copenhagen technology allows high resolution images inside tiny cells. This could help find the cure for several diseases

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Science

Scientists find human germ in horses

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen find a normally human-hosted bacteria in horses' airways

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Copenhagen gets grant to combat obesity

A DKK 120 million grant from the Ministry of Science now has the University of Copenhagen (U of C) working to understand, prevent and treat lifestyle illnesses

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