Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing

Epigenetics

Location, location, location

Location, location, location

November 09, 2023

Epigenetics Press release Tessarz

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

The structure of the liver changes with age. Shown here is a histology image of young (left) and old (right) liver cells.

A building block for liver fitness in old age

September 12, 2022

Epigenetics Press release Tessarz

Researchers discover cellular protection against epigenetic changes more

Stained calcium (dark brown) in stem cells from the bone marrow: Young stem cells (left) produce more material for bone than old stem cells (center). They can be rejuvenated by adding sodium acetate (right).

Fountain of youth for ageing stem cells in bone marrow

September 13, 2021

Epigenetics Press release Tessarz

Epigenetic changes in old age increase risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures more