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The international research project MitoContact is dedicated to investigating how organelles within a cell communicate and interact with other cellular components. Kai Johnsson, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) for this project. The research has started with a kick-off event.
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Physicist Ulrich Haeberlen contributed to the award-winning “Myon g-2” project through his research. more

International guests from science and industry discussed current developments in structural biology—all of whom share a common history with the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research.
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Dr. Johanna Jobst has joined the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research as Head of Administration with effect from March 1st 2026.  more

Illuminating the tiniest details of living cells just got a major boost: Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research have developed new markers that glow in the far-red range and are activated by light. more