Press Releases

Electrophysiology in atomic resolution
A team led by Bert de Groot has applied molecular dynamics simulations to visualize how potassium ions pass through a potassium ion channel at atomic resolution for the first time. The simulations could help to better understand how ion channels are regulated or how potential drugs act on them.
Ovo Labs secures 4 million pounds in start-up capital
The institute’s spin-off develops novel therapeutics to enhance the quality of human egg cells. The compounds are designed to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy and in vitro fertilization.
New regulatory protein of the neuronal cytoskeleton identified
Researchers Victor Macarrón-Palacios, Elisa D‘Este, and Manfred Kilimann at the MPI for Medical Research in Heidelberg and our institute have discovered that the protein paralemmin-1 plays a key role in the organization of the membrane-associated periodic skeleton in nerve cells.

News

INSIDE NAT 1/25

INSIDE NAT 1/25

April 01, 2025
The new issue of our institute magazine is now online. 
Podcast: Talking about ovulation
Tabea Marx reports about new insights into ovulation in the Max Planck podcast “Forschungsquartett”. (in German)
One enzyme, two mechanisms

One enzyme, two mechanisms

February 17, 2025
Researchers have uncovered how tRNAs are trimmed in the nucleus and mitochondria.
Apprenticeship at the institute
Update in progress: Apprenticeship as an IT specialist for system integration (in German).

Multimedia & Events

Seminare

Facility for Light Microscopy: Deep Learning for Image Analysis Course

Multiple speakers
Jun 2, 2025 09:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Jun 6, 2025 01:00 PM
European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen (ENI-G), Room: Großer Seminarraum 01. OG

MPI-NAT SEMINAR SERIES: The role of the proteome in the evolutionary logic of metabolism

Markus Ralser
Jun 5, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Ludwig Prandtl Hall
Images from science
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.
Understanding the world with basic research
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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