Medicine

The human gut microbiome may help determine how strongly the immune system reacts to vaccination more

The two former Max Planck researchers have been honoured for their discovery of light-sensitive ion channels more

Basic research on worms provides new insights into Verheij syndrome more

Lancet study: Researchers examine the effectiveness of disease prevention more

The effects on the brain and social behavior might one day be reversible more

Study confirms negative health consequences for newborns more

A mathematical model shows how ingested microorganisms can influence gut microbiome diversity more

For the first time, researchers have found evidence of a biological cause for the cognitive impairments caused by the disease more

Sugar affects the brain’s chemistry and increases our craving for sweet things more

Proteomics can also be used to identify proteins for the diagnosis of other neurological diseases more

A look back at a year of research with many highlights more

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the clocks in Germany will spring forward for daylight saving time. As we all adjust our watches, phones, and computers, what does this shift really do to our bodies? Experts from three different Max Planck Institutes shed light on this question. more

The year 2024 saw Max Planck scientists publishing exceptional research across disciplines. We have selected twelve highlights to share more

According to the WHO, over 64 million adults and 300,000 children and adolescents in Europe are currently living with diabetes. In 90 percent of cases, excess weight is the primary trigger. At the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne, Jens Brüning is investigating the mechanisms through which obesity leads to insulin resistance. more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2023 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Interview with Johanna Rinceanu and Randall Stephenson, senior researchers at the Department of Criminal Law at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law in Freiburg, on what medical diagnosis and modern-day internet regulation have in common more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Julia Zimmermann talks about the foundation of the company terraplasma GmbH more

People with autism often have outstanding skills, which can be enriching for businesses more

Admittedly, the research subject isn’t particularly appetizing: Strongyloides stercoralis – small parasitic worms that live in their host’s intestines and have the potential to cause severe problems. Nevertheless, Adrian Streit from the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Tübingen is fascinated by this threadworm. It has a unique life cycle, and to this day, no one really understands why more