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Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) are investigating the structure and function of proteins - from individual molecules to whole organisms. Currently, there are 800 employees in nine research departments and 20 research groups, thus making the MPIB one of the largest institutes of the Max-Planck-Society. Approximately 480 scientists from 45 countries make the MPIB a diverse and largest institutes of the Max-Planck-Society. Approximately 480 scientists from 45 countries make the MPIB a diverse and internationally leading institute in the field of protein research.

Departments & Research Groups

Scientists from nine departments and 20 research groups contribute to the latest findings in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics and molecular science.

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General information about the Institute

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News

Research News

Genetically reproductive material from the laboratory

February 14, 2020

Mutschler

Max Planck researchers have for the first time developed a genome the size of a minimal cell that can copy itself.

Institute News

Brenda Schulman becomes new Leopoldina Member

October 24, 2019

Award Schulman

Brenda Schulman, head of the department "Molecular Machines and Signaling" at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry has been elected member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.