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Grand Cross of Merit for Jens Frahm
Prime Minister Stephan Weil presents the award to the physicist for his achievements and contributions in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
(in German)
Molecular 3D structure of viral “copying machine” deciphered
Researcherrs have shown how the genetic material of the dangerous Nipah virus replicates in infected cells. Using cryo-electron microscopy, the team led by Hauke Hillen was able to visualize the three-dimensional structure of the viral “copying machine”.
A mouse oocyte extrudes a polar body.
A woman's egg cells are already formed in her body before she is born. However, with increasing age, DNA damage accumulates in the cells. Researchers headed by Melina Schuh have revealed why the cell’s own repair mechanisms do not fix this damage

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One enzyme, two mechanisms

One enzyme, two mechanisms

February 17, 2025
Researchers have uncovered how tRNAs are trimmed in the nucleus and mitochondria.
Initiation of protein production filmed
Researchers uncovered in molecular detail how the translation machinery in human cells selects the start site of a protein-coding region on mRNA for protein production. 
MPG awards license for ultrafast electron microscopy to Jeol-Ides
Science and industry are working together to develop a process for nanotechnology and materials research.
Apprenticeship at the institute
Office management pros – Apprenticeship as office management assistant (in German).

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Scientific Seminar: The fine art of regulating myelin growth in vivo – insights from zebrafish

Rafael Almeida, PhD
Mar 26, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, City-Campus), Room: Seminar room, 4th floor

MPI CAMPUS SEMINAR: Stimulated Mid-Infrared Emission in the Initial Phase of Vibrational Energy Pooling of an α-CO Crystal

Daniel John Crowley
Mar 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Large Seminar Room, Fassberg Campus
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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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