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University of Cologne honors Jens Brüning with Research Award

CECAD congratulates Professor Jens Brüning on receiving the University Award for Research 2024 in recognition of his exceptional…

29.04.2025

Malfunctions in mitochondria influence skeletal ageing

New mechanisms discovered that show how development-dependent disruptions in mitochondrial function lead to premature skeletal…

22.04.2025

CECAD contributes perspective on healthy aging at first Executive Dialogue

The new high-level format initiated by the University of Cologne connected science, politics and business in Cologne, with CECAD…

10.04.2025
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CECAD Scientists Receive DFG Funding for Proteostasis Research

A new DFG-funded research group investigates how proteostasis is regulated at the organismal level and its impact on aging and…

31.03.2025

Dessert stomach emerges in the brain

Nerve cells that tell us we are full also make us crave sweets

13.02.2025

Hidden Role in Cellular Health Unveiled for Mitochondrial Protein

Researchers from Cologne, Bochum, Padova, and Angers have identified a new link between mitochondrial function, protein quality…

12.02.2025

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