Press Releases

Researchers have elucidated how the production of respiratory chain proteins and their incorporation into the inner mitochondrial membrane are coordinated.
Researchers have developed a PET tracer that can make pathological alpha-synuclein aggregates in the brain visible. (in German)
The British Royal Society therefore recognizes director Melina Schuhs outstanding contributions to oocyte research.

News

Disrupting the flow
 

May 04, 2026
Alterations in the UFM1 system — a protein modification machinery — disrupt the production of proteins in neurons, leading to severe developmental disorders. 

MPG research highlights 2025

December 22, 2025
The Max-Planck-Society selected twelve research highlights from 2025 to share. Among them: two publications from our institute.

INSIDE NAT 1/26

May 26, 2026
Take a look at the latest issue of our institute magazine! 
Update in progress: Apprenticeship as an IT specialist for system integration (in German).

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Scientists at our institute create impressive images from their wide ranging fields of research. The resulting online exhibition offers you fascinating insights into the world of science.
The MPI-NAT links basic research in the natural sciences with medical research to address the most urgent scientific questions of the 21st century. (in German)

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MPI-NAT SEMINAR SERIES: Therapeutic and structural insights into the integrated stress response, a pathway of medical relevance for neurodegenerative diseases

Anne Bertolotti
Jun 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Ludwig Prandtl Hall

Visualizing Materials Chemistry and Biological Structures by Real-Time Liquid Electron Microscopy

Jungwon Park
Jun 23, 2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Ludwig Prandl Hall, Fassberg Campus

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Upcoming Seminars

MPI-NAT SEMINAR SERIES: Therapeutic and structural insights into the integrated stress response, a pathway of medical relevance for neurodegenerative diseases

Anne Bertolotti
Jun 19, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Ludwig Prandtl Hall

Visualizing Materials Chemistry and Biological Structures by Real-Time Liquid Electron Microscopy

Jungwon Park
Jun 23, 2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Ludwig Prandl Hall, Fassberg Campus
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