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Ageing Explained

Today, many countries have more elderly people than ever before. In Germany alone, 23% of the population is over 65, and this is projected to rise in the future. We still do not fully understand why some people live to be over 100 in good health, while others suffer from age-related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's.

Our goal is to help everyone reach old age in good health. By studying the basic molecular mechanisms of ageing and age-related diseases, we aim to develop strategies for healthy ageing.

Why ageing research?

What happens when we age

Healthy ageing is possible

What causes ageing: the "Hallmarks of Ageing"

Hallmark of Ageing: DNA Damage

Hallmark of Ageing: Disrupted gene regulation

Hallmark of Ageing: Telomere shortening

Hallmark of Ageing: Loss of protein maintenance & reduced cell recycling

Monounsaturated fatty acids: a key to longevity?

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