Press Releases

News from the natural and social sciences: In the scientific lecture series at the Göttinger Literaturherbst, eleven authors discuss current research topics. (in German)
Researchers have visualized, for the first time, how the three-dimensional structure of the cancer protein p53 changes dynamically over time – in slow motion up to ultrafast time lapse.
Researchers have identified the genetic changes that enable herring to reproduce successfully in a new habitat, the Baltic Sea.

News

Researchers have determined the structure of the protein rubredoxin at 0.43 Ångström resolution, by combining advanced X-ray crystallography and quantum mechanical calculations.

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).

Multimedia & Events

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)

Seminare

MPI CAMPUS SEMINAR: "Multiple live births help the ovaries adapt to aging" / “Effects of imipramine on KCNH1 variants”

Sarah Mae Penir; Andrea Alcaraz Ramirez
Sep 30, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, City-Campus), Room: Lecture Hall

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Upcoming Seminars

MPI CAMPUS SEMINAR: "Multiple live births help the ovaries adapt to aging" / “Effects of imipramine on KCNH1 variants”

Sarah Mae Penir; Andrea Alcaraz Ramirez
Sep 30, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, City-Campus), Room: Lecture Hall
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