The attachment of the small protein ubiquitin to other proteins (ubiquitination) regulates numerous biological processes,…

Second funding period for KFO 329 approved

Scientists in Cologne have discovered an important role for the protein complex mTORC1 that centrally regulates cell…

Old and young skin stem cells are both capable of renewing the skin and its hair follicles. A slower renewal turnover of aged skin…

The European Research Council is among the most important European institutions promoting pioneering research. Biologist Maria…

Scientists from the University of Cologne found that the balance status of proteins (protein homeostasis) of germline cells…

On July 1, 2021, Dr. David Vilchez will start his newly created professorship at the Cologne Cluster of Excellence for Aging…

Fundamental signalling pathway is crucial for longevity

Researchers discover an unexpected link between DNA winding and metabolism in the gut to ameliorate aging

Nerve cells of the vagus nerve fulfil opposing tasks