Press Releases

Prof. Dr. Reinhard Maurer
Chemist Reinhard Maurer, nominated by the University of Göttingen and our institute, receives a Humboldt Professorship. The position is endowed with five million euros over five years.
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.

News

INSIDE NAT 2/25

INSIDE NAT 2/25

June 13, 2025
Take a look at the latest issue of our institute magazine! 
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

MPI CAMPUS SEMINAR: "Synthesis and characterization of fluorescent probes targeting histone deacetylase 6 for live-cell imaging" and "Structural pathway of human translation initiation"

Van-Thang Nguyen ; Valentyn Petrychenko
Jun 25, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Large Seminar Room, Fassberg Campus

Manfred Eigen Award Lecture: Higher-order transient structures (HOTS) and the principle of dynamic connectivity in membrane signaling

Roderick MacKinnon
Jun 27, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Multidisziplinäre Naturwissenschaften (MPI-NAT, Faßberg-Campus), Room: Manfred Eigen Lecture 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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