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May 24, 2022

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Makrophage, die von Salmonellen(magenta) befallen ist. Farblich abgesetzt sind die Organellen (Mitochondrien in blau und Lysosomen in magenta) dargestellt.

An anti-bacterial liaison

July 21, 2022

How communication between lysosomes and mitochondria controls Salmonella growth in macrophages more

The quietest stem cells are the most powerful

June 20, 2022

How hyaluronic acid protects your stem cells from proliferative stress more

Multicolored outlines of macrophages distributing as a network in a mouse lymph node.

Neighborhood watch in tissues

April 01, 2022

Max Planck researchers investigate mechanisms controlling macrophage network movement in tissues more

The Domino effect

December 01, 2021

How a maternal protein is required to activate the genome of the embryo more

Stem cells: you are what you eat

October 26, 2021

Freiburg stem cell research shows how a vitamin A waste product regulates cell functions in blood formation more

Otto Hahn Medals for Maria Samata & Fides Zenk

June 22, 2021

Two researchers of the MPI of Immunobiology & Epigenetics receive the award for gifted young scientists within the Max Planck Society more

The architect of genome folding

April 14, 2021

Epigenetic regulator HP1a drives de novo genome reorganization in early Drosophila embryos more

Drop the stress

February 05, 2021

How protein condensation slows down gene activity and ensures the survival of stressed cells more

Fides Zenk receives 2020 Gateff Prize

November 11, 2020

German Genetics Society honors MPG doctoral researcher for outstanding research on epigenetic inheritance more

The right tune for blood

November 09, 2020

Repetitive elements trigger RIG-I-like receptors to enhance hematopoietic stem cell formation more