Medicine

The detection of peripheral neural stem cells could transform the treatment of Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries more

High blood pressure is the strongest risk factor for changes in the cerebral vasculature more

On March 13, 2025, a funding contract was signed that will sustainably strengthen cutting-edge research and international graduate support more

The menstrual cycle shapes heart and brain health more

A woman's egg cells are already formed in her body before she is born. However, with increasing age, DNA damage accumulates in the cells. Researchers have revealed why the cell’s own repair mechanisms do not fix this damage more

Stress hormones, often prescribed before premature delivery, affect the brain development of the embryo more

The Digital Health Program Actiself supports prevention and treatment of stress-related conditions more

Nerve cells that tell to us we are full also make us crave sweets more

Utrophin increase in muscle cells normalises cell function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy more

The hormone triggers insulin resistance in blood vessel endothelium in obesity more

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the clocks in Germany will spring forward for daylight saving time. As we all adjust our watches, phones, and computers, what does this shift really do to our bodies? Experts from three different Max Planck Institutes shed light on this question. more

The year 2024 saw Max Planck scientists publishing exceptional research across disciplines. We have selected twelve highlights to share more

According to the WHO, over 64 million adults and 300,000 children and adolescents in Europe are currently living with diabetes. In 90 percent of cases, excess weight is the primary trigger. At the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, Jens Brüning is investigating the mechanisms through which obesity leads to insulin resistance. more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2023 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Interview with Johanna Rinceanu and Randall Stephenson, senior researchers at the Department of Criminal Law at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law in Freiburg, on what medical diagnosis and modern-day internet regulation have in common more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Julia Zimmermann talks about the foundation of the company terraplasma GmbH more

People with autism often have outstanding skills, which can be enriching for businesses more

Admittedly, the research subject isn’t particularly appetizing: Strongyloides stercoralis – small parasitic worms that live in their host’s intestines and have the potential to cause severe problems. Nevertheless, Adrian Streit from the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Tübingen is fascinated by this threadworm. It has a unique life cycle, and to this day, no one really understands why more

Representative survey in Germany, the UK, and the US more