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Alexander von Humboldt professorship awarded to Reinhard Maurer
The chemist, who conducts research at the University of Göttingen and at the institute, will establish a global platform for scientific AI and predictive modeling at the Campus Institute for Data Science.
(Press release from the AvH Foundation)
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The program is looking for 15 junior scientists to answer key molecular questions underlying serious diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and diabetes.
Caught red-handed

Caught red-handed

March 04, 2026
Researchers have deciphered the process by which the influenza virus steals the cap of the host RNA to replicate.

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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. 
In a dark hall, brightly glowing metal flows from a furnace into a round, man-sized tub. A man wearing a hard hat stands in front of the furnace.

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.
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INSIDE NAT 3/25

December 11, 2025
Take a look at the latest issue of our institute magazine! 
Apprenticeship at the institute
Update in progress: Apprenticeship as an IT specialist for system integration (in German).

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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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Facility for Light Microscopy: Basics in Image Analysis using Python

Antonio Politi
May 18, 2026 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany) - May 20, 2026 05:00 PM
European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen (ENI-G), Room: Großer Seminarraum 01. OG

MPI-NAT Seminar: Breaking the limits in understanding glycan recognition by NMR

Jesús Jiménez-Barbero
May 26, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Ludwig Prandtl Hall

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Upcoming Seminars

Facility for Light Microscopy: Basics in Image Analysis using Python

Antonio Politi
May 18, 2026 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany) - May 20, 2026 05:00 PM
European Neuroscience Institute Göttingen (ENI-G), Room: Großer Seminarraum 01. OG

MPI-NAT Seminar: Breaking the limits in understanding glycan recognition by NMR

Jesús Jiménez-Barbero
May 26, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Ludwig Prandtl Hall
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