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
06 MAR Top researcher to strengthen biotechnology at DTU Backed by a grant of DKK 40 million, Professor Lars Nielsen is to lead a team of researchers at DTU Biosustain over the coming seven years. Biotechnology Cells
04 MAR Seven-figure grant to help researcher understand sclerosis A DTU researcher is seeking to understand what causes the immune system to attack the body’s own healthy cells in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, and how to prevent... Health and diseases Enzymes and proteins Cells
23 FEB Young researcher to let nanosubmarine repair cells in sick children Backed by a Lundbeck Foundation Fellowship, Leticia Hosta-Rigau plans to develop a new nanomedical approach to repairing damaged cells, which may benefit newborns with... Cells Nanomedicine Health and diseases Health technology
06 FEB Two top metabolism researchers moving to Denmark Another two leading international researchers are packing their bags and moving to Denmark. One of them is Professor Lars Nielsen, who will be based at the Technical... Biotechnology Cells
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