Areas of investigation/research focus
Glia are essential for the function of the nervous system. We study how glial cells contribute to brain function and how their dysfunction leads to diseases.…
About 3.000 blood samples will be analyzed for a research network led by the DZNE.
A research network led by the DZNE is investigating whether blood tests can be used to diagnose and predict…
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The GA-VAX project is pioneering an innovative treatment for C9orf72 ALS and FTD, bringing it closer to clinical readiness by rigorously addressing scientific, manufacturing,…
Eisai drug means breakthrough in therapy against early Alzheimer's disease
The Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai, together with the US biotechnology company Biogen, has announced that the…
Why are super-agers fitter than average?
Dr. Anne Maass conducts research on super agers. These are people whose memory functions excellently into old age. An interview about risk factors, her…
Guidebook for single-cell genomics published
Single-cell genomics is one of the groundbreaking developments of the last decade in the field of biomedicine. The research group led by Prof.…
Nature Conference in Bonn on Artificial Intelligence: Review and impressions
Artificial Intelligence and neuroscience: After several postponements due to the pandemic, the Nature conference on…
New EU Research Project Investigates Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Complications Following COVID-19 Infections
New EU Research Project Investigates Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Complications…
Areas of investigation/research focus
Despite longer life expectancy in health, demographic aging and the associated increasing proportion of people in old age will lead to a sharp increase in…