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New Collaborative Research Centre and two extensions for the University of Cologne

29.11.2023 | TopNews

The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) in the field of ophthalmology / CRCs on…

Bridging Perspectives: CECAD Exhibition opens doors for dialogue on Diversity and Mental Health in Science

22.11.2023 | TopNews

Fostering a deeper understanding of the interplay between diversity, mental health, and the scientific environment here at CECAD.

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Cycle of fasting and feeding is crucial for healthy ageing

20.11.2023 | Dr. Peter Tessarz

Genetic switch rescues ageing fish from continuous fasting trap

Reducing vitamin B5 slows breast cancer growth

16.11.2023 | Dr. Peter Tessarz

Scientists have discovered in animal experiments that breast cancer cells heavily rely on vitamin B5 to grow and survive /…

Depending on their location in the organ, liver cells age differently

13.11.2023 | Dr. Peter Tessarz

A group of scientists from the Aging Research Excellence Cluster CECAD at the University of Cologne and the Max Planck Institute…

When nutrition becomes a treatment: Low sugar and lots of fat against polycystic kidney disease

06.11.2023 | TopNews

Data from a randomized controlled nutritional study from the University of Cologne show that a ketogenic diet can have positive…

A Day of Protection and Care at CECAD

31.10.2023 | TopNews

The CECAD Community Takes a Stand Against COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu

CECAD as sponsor at Wissenswerte 2023

26.10.2023 | TopNews

CECAD is ready to dive into the pulsating heart of journalistic discourse at WISSENSWERTE 2023 in Freiburg!

ERC Synergy Grant for Björn Schumacher: bats as a guide to extend healthspan

26.10.2023 | TopNews

European Research Council (ERC) is funding the project ‘BATPROTECT’ with 11.9 million euros over a period of six years

Je nach Lage im Organ altern Leberzellen unterschiedlich

26.10.2023 | TopNews

Eine Gruppe von Wissenschaftler*innen des Alternsforschungs-Exzellenzclusters CECAD der Universität zu Köln und vom…