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Protein balance in the reproductive system can prevent disease

25.06.2021 TopNews Discover Prof. Dr. David Vilchez

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

David Vilchez appointed to W2 professorship for "Integrated Stress Response Signaling”

21.06.2021 TopNews Prof. Dr. David Vilchez

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

One for all: Convergent mechanism of ageing discovered

09.06.2021 Prof. Dr. Achim Tresch TopNews Prof. Dr. Adam Antebi

Fundamental signalling pathway is crucial for longevity

Old drug, new target: Rapamycin changes the way our DNA is stored

09.06.2021 TopNews Prof. Dr. Linda Partridge

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

Gut to brain: nerve cells detect what we eat

02.06.2021 TopNews

Nerve cells of the vagus nerve fulfil opposing tasks

Layer by layer: Scientists decipher how skin layers are formed

28.05.2021 TopNews Discover Dr. Hisham Bazzi

Cologne scientists present a new two-phase model of skin formation | The data provide insights into the balance of tissues and…

Teamwork: three transcription factors regulate mitochondrial stress response

26.05.2021 TopNews Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Trifunovic

Researchers discover a fine interplay between three transcription factors (ATF4, CHOP and C/EBPβ) that regulate stress responses…

Cologne Theme Weeks: The new normal - seizing opportunities and shaping the future

19.05.2021 TopNews Prof. Dr. Roman-Ulrich Müller Prof. Dr. Silvia von Karstedt

This year, the Cologne Theme Weeks start from May 25 - June 25 under the motto "The new normal - seizing opportunities and shaping…

Same nerve cell - different influence on food intake

18.05.2021 Prof. Dr. Jens C. Brüning TopNews Prof. Dr. Hirotsugu Oda

Researchers reveal the diversity of our neurons

Jan Hoeijmakers receives funding and is coordinating a European Joint Project on Rare Diseases

10.05.2021 TopNews Prof. Dr. Jan H. J. Hoeijmakers

The project „Transcription stress Counteracted by Nutritional interventions of Exceptional importance for rare DNA Repair…