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Proteins that regulate animal stem cells are much older than animals themselves more

Emission reductions from climate mitigation projects are significantly lower than claimed, a new meta-study shows. more

Longitudinal study examines organ donation rates in five countries that have changed their organ donation default policy from opt-in to opt-out.
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After immigrating to a new place, birds rapidly learn useful tricks from local experts more

Lifelong vascular growth drives increase of blood cell production 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

Three Max Planck scientists discuss COP29’s challenges, from the Loss and Damage Fund to human rights and the health risks of climate change. more

A complex network of electrical and chemical signals ensures that the body and brain work in unison on matters of nutrition. Marc Tittgemeyer and his team at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne are exploring the implications of these intricate 'agreements.' more

How pieces of music by different composers and genres develop can be anticipated for different periods of time more

Mother plants determine the fate of hybrid seeds more