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Links discovered between mitochondrial lipid deficiency and inflammation of the gut
Researchers from the CECAD Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research found that the lipid known as cardiolipin is crucial for…

European aging researchers are calling for an EU coordination and support program
Europe is facing rapidly accelerating population aging, which is driving multimorbidity and unsustainable healthcare costs. In a…

KPA AGING Seed Funding Supports Four New Interdisciplinary Projects in Aging Research
To support new, interdisciplinary projects, the KPA “Aging-Associated Diseases” launched a seed funding call in March 2026. Four…

Bringing Science to the Public: Successful Start of CECAD Event Series at the Fritz Thyssen Stiftung
Our first event, "Understanding Obesity: From Brain Control to Cure?" with Prof. Jens Brüning and Prof. Matthias Blüher attracted…

Minerva Center for the Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging renewed
The Minerva Center for the Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging at the Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel, has been…

Girls' and Boys' Day 2026 at CECAD – A Huge Success!
On April 23, 2026, we welcomed young researchers to CECAD as part of the UKK Girls & Boys Day.


