India, June 26 -- Coffee is more than just your regular pick-me-up beverage. Opinions about it lie on a spectrum, with some giving it a bad rep, while others regard it as a saviour (mostly for all-nighters). But coffee is one of those drinks where the benefits lie in context, much like anything else in life, really. A recent study published in the journal Microbial Cell on June 24, 2025, finds a middle ground, showcasing again how important context is for the benefits of something to take effect. This new study puts the popular beverage under a new light and how it may help with ageing, but there's a catch.

The research study was conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University of London. They wanted to understand whether caffeine can h...