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With a tiny fish and 2.5 million euros in ERC funding: Fabian Voigt launches new research group at MPZPM
How do animals perceive three-dimensional space, and how do they navigate within it? How does the brain translate sensory stimuli into specific behavior? Starting in October, Dr. Fabian Voigt will investigate these questions with a new research group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of…
The mechanobiology of the fallopian tube: ERC Starting Grant for a project led by research group leader Stephanie Möllmert
The female reproductive tract is an extremely complex organ system. It transports eggs and sperm, protects early embryos, and renews tissue during the menstrual cycle. Since 2025, Dr. Stephanie Möllmert has been investigating the underlying mechanobiological processes as a research group leader at…
From the Classroom to the Research Lab
As a part of the Max Planck Society, the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) is one of Germany’s most successful non-university research organizations. A key priority is to inspire young people to pursue research. The Max Planck Society supports this through special funding programs…
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