Our genetic blueprint, DNA, faces constant damage—whether from UV light, chemicals, or spontaneous processes. When DNA repair…

Project involving the University of Cologne (UoC) gives insights into a key brain function / publication in Nature Neuroscience

Researchers from the University of Cologne (UoC) have discovered a regulatory mechanism that prevents an excessive and harmful…

A study at the CECAD Cluster of Excellence in Aging Research has identified a protein complex that is activated by defects in the…

A glimpse into the latest from aging research, featuring international speakers, vibrant discussions, and keynotes that delve into…

CECAD-Researcher Ina Huppertz is a new scholarship holder in the Young Academy of the „Nordrhein-Westfälische Akademie der…

Cologne Researchers discover a new mechanism controlling the uptake of lipids from digested food.

Annual ranking of ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ by the Web of Science Group published as an indicator for outstanding research /…

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

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