Ageing

The activity of genes changes in neurons with age more

Researchers give adult zebra finches back their ability to learn new songs more

Poor lighting conditions can reduce quality of life more

Recent study shows evolution of kinship structures through 2100 more

Genetic switch rescues ageing fish from continuous fasting trap more

Liver cells age differently depending on where they are in the organ more

Life expectancy in the USA stagnates due to high mortality in retirement age more

Inequalities in lifespans are the main driver of inequality in lifetime pensions more

A study confirms this trend, while also showing major differences between men and women, eastern and western Germany, and low and high-skilled workers more

Researchers have shown that defective myelin actively promotes disease-related changes in Alzheimer’s disease. more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2020 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 13 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Does having children make us live longer? The numbers say yes, but the reasons are not yet understood. more

Scientists discover that nucleolar size correlates with health and lifespan in organisms as diverse as roundworms, flies and humans more

Maintaining a normal weight, not smoking, and drinking alcohol at moderatel levels add healthy years to life more

Max Planck researcher criticizes insufficient anti-smoking policies more

The life expectancy of older fish is extended if their gut is colonized with the microorganisms of younger fish. more

In mice, dietary restrictions can lead to changes in lipid metabolism, thus increasing the animals' lifespans more

A new developed diet for fruit flies increases growth and fecundity without shortening life-span more

Older people make riskier choices than younger adults—and worse decisions more

Study investigates the relationship between caregiving and lifespan more