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zoonotic diseases

Dangerous Variant of Salmonella Still Not Eradicated

The infectious and multi-resistant cattle disease Salmonella Dublin can be fatal to both humans and…

New Head of Department at IFRO: “Professionalism and community go hand in hand”

As of 1 August, Per Svejstrup has been appointed Head of Department at the Department of Food and…

Protein research

New Danish research centre to make designed proteins with vast potential

Designed proteins are anticipated to have groundbreaking impact on a range of issues from treating…

Nine Sapere-Aude grants for SCIENCE researchers

From microbe research in both PFAS and colorectal cancer to the formation of stars in galaxies, and…

New Head of Department at DIKU: “There must be room for curiosity-driven research”

As of 1 July 2025, Associate Professor Ken Friis Larsen will take up the position as Head of…

New Head of Department at FOOD

Dr. Colin Ray will assume the position of Head of the Department of Food Science (FOOD) as of 1 Jul…

Ox-eye daisy, bellis and yarrow: Flower strips with at least two sown species provide 70 percent more natural enemies of pests

Planting flower strips in a field with at least two species can increase the number of natural…

Scientific breakthrough: We can now halve the price of costly cancer drug

The demand for the widely used cancer drug Taxol is increasing, but it’s difficult and expensive to…

endangered species

Saving the Asian Unicorn – If It Still Exists

The saola, an antelope-like bovine, is one of the world’s rarest and most endangered mammals. In…

Ancient grain has huge climate potential and could play a key role in Europe’s future

Sorghum is one of the world’s oldest grains and possesses many traits that can benefit food…