New structural data on talin explain self-inhibitory mechanism
All complex organisms are made up of cells that are in contact with each other or with structures in intercellular spaces. Cells have contact... [mehr]
Max-Planck-Institut für Biochemie
MPIB-Emeritus Axel Ullrich is awarded with Lasker Award 2019
In the mid-1970s, scientists discovered that certain genes, when mutated, can cause cancer; researchers theorized that targeting these oncogenes,... [mehr]
The nucleolus – a known organelle with new tasks
One would like to believe that the basic cellular processes have already been deciphered and that research can now focus on the details. But even... [mehr]
Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research for F.-Ulrich Hartl
Proteins are the molecules in cells that drive almost every biological process. Through their collaboration, Hartl and Horwich discovered that... [mehr]
Learning from spectral experience
The final trip of many old cars leads them to a junk yard where they are deconstructed into potentially salvageable parts. By looking at the... [mehr]
A Boost for Photosynthesis
With the global population increasing by an estimated 80 million people each year, the demand for food is steadily on the rise. To meet this demand,... [mehr]
Brenda Schulman receives the Leibniz Prize 2019
Schulman’s work focuses on some of the most important molecular switches in cells. She studies how proteins, which are some of the major... [mehr]
Access control for proteins
To travel by public transport, passengers must present a valid ticket. Often, tickets are checked before departure, so that only passengers with a... [mehr]
Disorder in the liver
The high-calorie and high-fat diet now common in many parts of the world, including Europe and North America, can lead to a wide range of health... [mehr]