The Changing Science of Ageing: New Perspectives on the Biology of Growing Older

1 August 2026

As recently as the mid-20th century, ageing was described by Nobel Prize laureate Peter Medawar as “an unsolved problem in biology”. Today, researchers can analyse…

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Study Shows How the Adolescent Brain Reshapes Memory

24 July 2026

Scientists have long known that the brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes in decision-making, emotional regulation and memory extending into…

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Scientists Design “Ageing Clocks” to Predict Age-Related Decline

24 May 2026

Ageing is a complex biological process, and accurately measuring how the body declines over time has long challenged scientists. People of the same chronological age…

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Novel Model Calculates Essential Ageing Metric from Clinical Biopsies

17 April 2026

A new computer-based tool has been developed to study ageing by analysing routine biopsy images. Instead of directly measuring DNA in a lab, this method…

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Refined Genetic Risk Score Offers Better Insight into Diabetes, Obesity and Their Consequences

9 April 2026

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are complex metabolic conditions shaped by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, with some biological pathways overlapping while…

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Breakthrough study finds strong genetic risk factor for rare dementia

6 April 2026

Researchers at the VIB and University of Antwerp have identified a major genetic risk factor for a rare form of frontotemporal dementia, marking an important…

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From Pollution to Prescription: Plastic Bottles Become Parkinson’s Drug

5 April 2026

A pioneering study has demonstrated that a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease can be produced from waste plastic bottles using an innovative biological method.…

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New evidence connects brain immune cells to Alzheimer’s plaque growth

4 April 2026

A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven reveals that immune cells in the brain known as microglia may actively promote the…

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Experts fine-tune genetic maps to trace DNA influences on human traits and disease susceptibility

2 April 2026

Scientists have uncovered how specific genetic changes function inside cells to influence disease risk and a wide range of human health traits. By closely examining…

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Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food

26 March 2026

Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for a familiar experience: reaching for a snack even after feeling…

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Blood Test May Help Predict Longevity, According to New Study

19 March 2026

As people grow older, it can be difficult to tell who will continue to enjoy healthy years and who may face a serious health decline.…

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New Study Reveals Way to Watch and Reverse Key Chemical Process Linked to Alzheimer’s

17 March 2026

A recent study conducted at Oregon State University has provided new insight into a chemical process associated with Alzheimer’s disease, offering a potential pathway for…

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