20 MAY Newly discovered mechanism in bacteria can prevent chronic infections Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious health problems in the world. The World Health Organization, WHO, warns that we are heading for a post-antibiotic... Bacteria and microorganisms Biological systems Cells
28 APR One step closer to unified life science research environment The stone laying ceremony at the new biotechnology laboratory building at Lyngby Campus marks the realization of DTU’s vision to unify a unified life science research... Biotechnology Bacteria and microorganisms Cells Biological systems
10 MAR New theory about water may revolutionize biology An Italian researcher who has recently completed a visiting professorship at DTU claims that water contains hidden properties which may have a major impact on areas such... Biological systems Cells Electromagnetism Health technology Health and diseases
17 DEC Two ERC grants goes to DTU DTU researchers receive two out of 11 Danish ERC Starting Grants. The grants will be used for research in multidrug resistance and an improved method for the dating of... Biological systems Geology Bacteria and microorganisms
10 DEC Prospect of more sustainable pig production The company VitaLys produces the amino acid lysine which is added to pig feed. The addition benefits the environment, because lysine reduces the need to give the animals... Bacteria and microorganisms Biological systems Cells Synthetic biology Production animals Food production
19 NOV Mapped bacterial genomes to improve CF patient treatment Hardy bacteria strains adapt their genome to the lung environment in patients with long-term infections. Researchers from Rigshospitalet and DTU have mapped the genomes... Bacteria and microorganisms Cells Genes and genomes Biotechnology Biological systems
09 JUL Virtual laboratory making learning easy Computer simulation used in biotechnology teaching increases learning and boosts student motivation for the subject. Biological systems
07 JUL Researchers uncover new knowledge about our intestines DTU researchers have identified and mapped 500 previously unknown microorganisms and more than 800 bacterial viruses in our intestinal flora. A discovery which—in the long... Bacteria and microorganisms Health and diseases Biological systems
24 JUN Researchers mapping your route from illness to illness Researchers from Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and the University of Copenhagen (KU) have followed six million Danes for 15 years through patient and disease registers... Data analysis Biological systems Medical equipment and systems Health and diseases Enzymes and proteins
04 MAR DNA analysis can derail aggressive bacteria A tough strain of bacteria adapts its DNA to suit life in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. The bacterial genome has now been mapped, however, and this could lead... Genes and genomes Bacteria and microorganisms Medical equipment and systems Biotechnology Health and diseases Biological systems