Study shows: Circadian rhythm, cortisol and dopamine play an important role more

Eighty years after the end of the Second World War, two groundbreaking studies by the German Center for Mental Health (DZPG) illuminate how the psychological aftermath of such traumas continues to reverberate across generations. more

Groundbreaking results offering new insights into psychiatric disorders more

Publication by a consortium with our Fellow Silvia Cappello more

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the clocks in Germany will spring forward for daylight saving time. While 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

Research reveals why misplaced neurons in the brain are overactive and lead to developmental disorders more

Environmental impact shown for the first time more

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

Impaired neuronal connectivity in the retina more

Sex-specific changes in brain metabolism and behavior in mice
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