For the first time, researchers have found evidence of a biological cause for the impairments caused by the disease more

A better understanding of these biomarkers could open up new diagnostic options and therapeutic measures. more

New mechanism for protecting nerve cells relevant for mental illness more

Using an AI model, researchers have found a way to better understand the interaction between mental and metabolic disorders—and possibly predict metabolic issues at an early stage. more

Not only neurons, but also oligodendrocytes are essential more

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