Springtails: The Ancient Masters of Antifreeze and Arctic Survival
More than 400 million years ago, an insect-like animal called the springtail developed a small protein that prevents its cells from freezing. The globe was…
Aarhus University News
Read about the latest Aarhus University (AU) science and research news on SciTechDaily. Known as Aarhus Universitet in Danish, this is school is the largest and second oldest research university in Denmark and was established in the city of Aarhus in 1928. It comprises four faculties in Arts, Science and Technology, Health, and Business and Social Sciences, has a total of 27 departments and has over 30 internationally recognized research centers.
Mega-Herbivores: Nature’s Secret Weapon Against Invasive Plants
Heavy herbivores like elephants and buffaloes are effective against invasive plants, concludes a new Danish/Indian study based on data from the world’s largest survey of…
New Research Sheds Light on Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccination
Shortly following their COVID-19 vaccinations, individuals in Denmark reported mild side effects like general discomfort, elevated body temperature, and tiredness. Severe adverse reactions like facial…
Scientists Discover New Side Effect of Birth Control Pills
Recent research indicates that birth-control pills adversely affect women’s ability to manage stress. Since the 1960s, women have been using contraceptive pills, yet the intricate…
Scientists Discover New Way To Boost the Immune System
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment approach that leverages the body’s natural immune defenses to target tumor cells. While much focus has been on engaging T-cells…
Ravens in Prehistory: Scientists Unearth a 30,000-Year-Old Relationship With Humans
Scientists from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment examine human-raven relationships. Long before the establishment of the first…
High Risk: Extensive Study Links Cannabis Use Disorder to Bipolar and Depression
A new study suggests that cannabis use disorder leads to an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder and depression. Cannabis is one of the world’s…
Triplex Origami: A Game-Changer in Gene Therapy and DNA Nanotechnology
Researchers from the Gothelf lab at Aarhus University have developed a revolutionary new method, called triplex origami, to manipulate the shape and tight packing of…
A New Twist in Brain Science: A Proteasome Particle’s Unforeseen Function in Synapses
Darwin’s evolutionary theory underscored the significance of adaptation and variety in nature. However, can proteins within a biological cell also exhibit versatility and adapt to…
Warning: Arctic’s “Last Ice Area” Faces Meltdown
New research indicates that summer Arctic Sea ice could soon become a relic of the past. Temperatures today mirror those of 10,000 years ago, when…
Smartphone Diet: How Viewing the Right Food Images Can Curb Your Appetite
Experiment results may lead to a new form of treatment for overeating. Research from Aarhus University has found that repeated exposure to images of the…
“Surprising” Findings – Scientists Identify Complete Respiratory Supercomplex
For the first time, researchers have found a complex of proteins that contains the four central components for optimized energy production. This discovery is of…
No Evidence – New Study Challenges Accepted Limnology Theory
Research conducted by the UFZ and Aarhus University provides new insights that challenge the prevailing theory on the ecology of shallow lakes. According to the…
Scientists Discover a Teeming World of Life at the Ice Cap
Greenland’s ice is abundant with life, both above and below its surface. Until recently, science was unaware of the existence of certain microscopic organisms living…
Optimizing Nutrition – Scientists Sequence Faba Bean Genome
Genetic studies provide a boost to the “Beans IN Toast” project. The genome of the faba bean, which boasts a massive 13 billion bases, surpassing…
Researchers Solve the Ancient “Water” Mystery of the First Large City in Southern Africa
The mystery of how the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe prospered for centuries in a region plagued by droughts has finally been solved. The ruins…
Why Do Some People Get ADHD? Researchers Link 27 Genetic Variants
A large international study has identified 27 loci in the human genome with genetic variants that increase the risk of ADHD. This is more than…
Quantum Materials Unveiled: A New X-Ray Imaging Technique
Using light to create transient phases in quantum materials is a novel method for engineering new properties like superconductivity or nanoscale topological defects, however, visualizing…
