Press Releases

Genes lost in whales and dolphins helped adapting to an aquatic environment.

First and new realistic 3D model of the liver lobule since the year 1949

Newly discovered physical force contributes to proper development of the red flour beetle

Researchers develop a method to overcome the limitations of microscopes

Max Planck Society supports projects for high quality reference genomes

Molecular vestiges resolve the controversial evolution of the testicular position in mammals

Large-scale analysis of gene losses sheds light on the evolution of mammalian features

A fundamentally new way to study cells and embryonic development

Basis for novel insights into tissue regeneration

First complete genome assembly of planarian flatworm reveals treasure trove on the function and evolution of genes