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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

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The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin. We want to understand how the genome works and how it is regulated, especially during embryonic development & disease. Imprint: www.molgen.mpg.de/impressum

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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 17/09/2026
Structural variants and tandem repeats are individual differences in the human genome. In two new papers the Vingron lab presents bioinformatics tools that could help identify pathogenic variants more easily, thereby facilitating the genetic diagnosis of diseases. www.molgen.mpg.de/news-2026-su...
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Subtle Differences
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IMPRS for Genome Science @imprsgs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Excited to start our joint Summer School on "Gene Expression Across Scales"! 🧬 A great collaboration between Berlin and Göttingen (IMPRS-BAC, GS, MOLBIO, and NEURO). 5 days of innovative science and networking ahead, starting with @sedonamurphy.bsky.social! @molgen.mpg.de @mpi-nat.bsky.social
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Vallier Lab @vallierlab.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Super excited to announce the Berlin Organoid Symposium - 2nd Edition Berlin 06 – 07 October 2026 It will bring together leading researchers and emerging scientists to explore the next frontiers of organoid biology. For more information and registration: lnkd.in/daMkTbZQ
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 21/07/2026
In a new study in Nature Communications, Martin Vingron and @ekindea.bsky.social present "Corgi", an AI-based tool that allows researchers to predict how the genome behaves across different cell types. Read more: www.molgen.mpg.de/news-2026-le... Original publication: doi.org/10.1038/s414...
AI Image of a corgi with DNA sequences. The image was created using Adobe Firefly.
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Ekin Deniz Aksu @ekindea.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I'm excited to share that Corgi is out in @natcomms.nature.com! We refine context-aware sequence-to-function models by using FiLM to condition the model on trans-regulator expression levels. This way Corgi can generalize to unseen cell types. www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🧵Thread 1/n
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Context-aware sequence-to-function model of human gene regulation - Nature Communications
This study introduces Corgi and Corgi+ , biology-inspired deep neural network models of regulatory DNA sequences that can generalize to unseen cell types. They accurately impute epigenomic d...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 07/06/2026
🧬 💎 Knack den DNA-Code und bastel dir ein Peptid-Bracelet! Dmitri hilft bei der Entschlüsselung der Gensequenzen und der Translation in eine Peptidkette #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/06/2026
🧠🧩Das Puzzle des Lebens - füge die Bausteine eines Gehirns oder eines Embryos zusammen! #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/06/2026
Wer alles wohnt auf unseren Händen? Agarplatten mit Abdrücken unserer Hände machen unsere Mitbewohner sichtbar. #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/06/2026
🔬 Mustererkennung ist essenziell in der Mikroskopie, daher trainieren wir unsere zukünftigen Mitarbeiter*innen frühzeitig mit unserem Mikroskopie-Memory 🧫 #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/06/2026
Gummibärchen-DNA-Synthese - unsere Strategie zur Gewinnung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses! #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/06/2026
👨‍🔬🧪 Unser Kids Science Room bietet verschiedene Aktivitäten für die Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen von morgen, z.B. die Bestimmung des pH-Wertes verschiedener Flüssigkeiten mit Rotkohlsaft #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/06/2026
René aus der Mikroskopie 🔬 extrahiert gemeinsam mit unseren Gästen deren Mundschleimhaut und macht die Zellkerne in den Zellen sichtbar 🧫. #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/06/2026
‪🧬🔬 🧪Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften 2026 Berlin auch an unserem Institut! Vorträge, Führungen durch Labore und Mitmach-Aktivitäten von unseren liebe Kolleg*innen 👩‍🔬 und für unsere tolle Gäste 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦! #LNDW
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 13/05/2026
Meet the first author: We spoke with Anja Hess about her recent publication in Genome Biology by the Meissner and @vallierlab.bsky.social, the one skill she learned that she didn't expect to need, and the invisible work that went into the study. -> Read more: www.molgen.mpg.de/mtfa-anja-hess
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Meet the first author: Anja Hess
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 30/04/2026
In our "Meet the first author" series we spoke with Lisa Martina and Michal Malszycki about their recent paper, their fascination with nuclear speckles, and how an unexpected discovery helped them gain insight into the functions of speckles. www.molgen.mpg.de/news-2026-mt... @aktast.bsky.social
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 22/04/2026
Johannes Stein's new lab at the MPIMG will use microscopy to study the organization of the genome at a molecular level. We talked to him about how, despite being a trained physicist, he ended up in biology, the potential of his research and the power of interdisciplinary teams. @jmstein.bsky.social
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A nanoscopic look at gene regulation
Johannes Stein joined the MPIMG in 2025. His lab will use state-of-the-art microscopy techniques to examine the organisation of the genome at a molecular level. We talked to him about how, despite bei...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 20/04/2026
The work is a collaboration between the labs of Stefan Mundlos @stemundi.bsky.social at MPIMG and @lilaallou.bsky.social at @mrc-lms.bsky.social Congratulations to first author Alessa Ringel! Original Publication: genesdev.cshlp.org/content/earl...
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Temporal loss of En1 during limb development causes distinct phenotypes
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 20/04/2026
A new study shows how different regulatory genetic elements coordinate the activity of a key developmental gene. The findings could explain subtle differences seen in patients with congenital limb malformations, for which the underlying disease mechanisms often remain unknown. Read more: ⬇️
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Waves of regulation control an important developmental gene
In a new study published in Genes & Development, researchers from the labs of Stefan Mundlos (Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Charité, Berlin) and Lila Allou (MRC Laboratory of Medical...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 17/04/2026
We are excited that Claudia Langenberg and Malte Spielmann joined the MPIMG this year as external scientific members of the Max Planck Society. These roles are held by researchers with close MPI ties, strengthening our network and fostering collaboration. Read more: www.molgen.mpg.de/news-2026-ex...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 07/04/2026
Raquel Fueyo's lab studies the impact of transposons on human embryonic development and disease. We talked with her about what drew her to this field, her lab's work culture, and how she finds inspiration for her science in art. @fueyoraquel.bsky.social Read more: www.molgen.mpg.de/news-2026-in...
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"I find artists' creativity inspiring, and I hope to apply some of it to science"
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 26/03/2026
Congrats to @elisamoutin.bsky.social, Postdoc @vallierlab.bsky.social, on receiving a Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Postdoct Fellowship. Elisa will study how genetic and epigenetic alterations in chronic liver disease drive hepatocyte–cholangiocyte transdifferentiation and contribute to cancer.
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 23/03/2026
Thank you to all the panelists: Efrat Shema (Shema Lab), Hafsa Zahid (IMPRS doctoral candidate Stricker Lab, FU), @fueyoraquel.bsky.social (Fueyo Lab), Christian Feregrino (Postdoc Mundlos Lab), and moderators Mariam Hakobyan (Meissner/Shema Labs) and @glazar.bsky.social (Postdoc Aktas Lab)!
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 23/03/2026
On March 10, we hosted a panel discussion for International Women's Day on unconscious bias in academia. We discussed how bias affects hiring and women’s workload. Solutions like anonymized applications and diverse panels trained on DEI were proposed for a more inclusive future. #IWD #WomeninSTEM
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 06/03/2026
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re sharing the female scientific role models who inspire our colleagues—one per day. Last but not least Postdoc Petar Glazar from the lab of @aktast.bsky.social. His role model is Ada Yonath, crystallographer and Nobel laureate. #IWD2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 05/03/2026
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re sharing the female scientific role models who inspire our colleagues—one per day. Today Postdoc Irene Talon from the Vallier Lab. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInScience
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 04/03/2026
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re sharing the female scientific role models who inspire our colleagues—one per day. Today Katarina Ninkovic about her role mode, American microbiologist Alice Catherine Evans.
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 04/03/2026
Congratulations to director Alexander Meissner, who has been honored with the 2026 ISSCR Momentum Award for Exceptional Work in Developmental and Stem Cell Epigenetics by the The International Society for Stem Cell Research. @isscr.org --> Read more: www.molgen.mpg.de/news-2026-is...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 03/03/2026
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re sharing the female scientific role models who inspire our colleagues—one per day. Today Marcel Wittmung (Hnisz/Vingron Labs) and his role model Debbie Marks.
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 02/03/2026
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re sharing the female scientific role models who inspire our colleagues—one per day. Today Hannah Wieler and her role model Hedi Lamarr—actress and inventor who's ideas set the basis for many modern technologies. #IWD2026 #WomenInScience
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 26/02/2026
Congratulations to the entire team (l to r): Ibrahim Ilik, first authors Lisa Martina and Michal Malszycki and group leader Tuğçe Aktaş! Work is a collaboration with @ferhatay.bsky.social at the @lji.org and Cantas Alev at Kyoto University. -> Original Publication: doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 26/02/2026
New paper in @cellpress.bsky.social by the Aktas lab @aktast.bsky.social! The scientists show that nuclear speckles help process RNA transcribed from dense regions of the genome, providing an answer to the long-standing question of speckle function. Read more: www.molgen.mpg.de/news-2026-nu...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 25/02/2026
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the 2nd Meeting on Early Embryogenesis & Epigenetics last week—great talks and valuable discussions across the community! Huge thanks to our partners at the Weizmann, the speakers, session chairs, and all the behind-the-scenes helpers! www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 20/01/2026
Last but certainly not least, the final guest speaker at the 2nd meeting on embryogenesis and epigenetics will be Joanna Wysocka from Stanford University. We look forward to hearing about her work on human development and evolution. More information: www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 16/01/2026
Next in our featured speakers for the 2nd meeting on early embryogenesis & epigenetics: Alexander van Oudenaarden of the Hubrecht Institute will discuss his work on novel sequencing tools for exploring translation in individual cells. More information: lnkd.in/eGGGDXHz
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 15/01/2026
Thank you for all of the applications submitted to the IMPRS-BAC graduate school! We are currently evaluating them and will notify candidates by the end of January. Good luck, and thank you for your interest! The next call will open in October 2026. @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 13/01/2026
🧬 Only one month until the 2nd meeting on early embryogenesis & epigenetics. #Embryo2026 Barbara Treutlein (@ethz.ch) will speak about her work reconstructing human brain development with organoids and single-cell technologies! More information: www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 02/01/2026
📢 LAST CALL! Celebrate the New Year by applying for one of our #PhD projects & #IMPRS-BAC #gradschool until Jan 7th, 2026! 👉 www.molgen.mpg.de/IMPRS/applic...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 18/12/2025
📆 Holiday Season is coming up, so there is plenty of time to prepare your application for the #IMPRS-BAC #gradschool! 👉 www.molgen.mpg.de/IMPRS/applic...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 15/12/2025
Next in our featured speakers for the 2nd meeting on early embryogenesis & epigenetics: Amos Tanay (Weizmann Institute of Science) will speak about quantitative models for the epiblast and beyond. More information: www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 12/12/2025
We look forward to welcoming Kikuë Tachibana (Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry) to the 2nd Meeting on early embryogeneis & epigenetics! More information: www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 11/12/2025
🧬 Are you interested in synthetic biology, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and cutting-edge genomics? Apply by 07.01.2026 to join Stefan Mundlos’ lab @stemundi.bsky.social at the MPIMG. #IMPRS-BAC #gradschool! @nataliabenetti.bsky.social 👉 www.molgen.mpg.de/5124667/Mund...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 08/12/2025
📢 Speaker showcase for our 2nd Meeting #Embryo2026 🧬 Marta Shabhazi (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology / University of Cambridge) will speak about the developmental plasticity of the early human embryo. More information: www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 04/12/2025
🧬 Are you fascinated by alternative splicing? Join Florian Heyd’s lab @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social & #IMPRS-BAC #gradschool for your PhD! Strong background in molecular biology and cell culture needed. 👉 www.molgen.mpg.de/5120514/Heyd...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 01/12/2025
Congratulations to first authors Atsuhiro Taguchi and Alexandre Magalhães! Link to the original publication: doi.org/10.1016/j.de...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 01/12/2025
A new study by the Meissner and Hnisz labs, published in Developmental Cell, reveals the genetic programs that guide liver cells as they develop into fully functional hepatocytes. The findings could have implications for biotechnology and regenerative medicine. --> www.molgen.mpg.de/2025-11-27-f...
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From form to function – how liver cells mature
A new study by the Meissner and Hnisz labs, published in Developmental Cell, reveals in new detail the genetic programs that guide liver cells as they develop into fully functional hepatocytes. The fi...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 27/11/2025
Want to analyze the role of endogenous retroviruses in early human development or investigate their regulation in pluripotency and early development for your PhD? Join the lab of @fueyoraquel.bsky.social via the IMPRS-BAC #gradschool! 👉 www.molgen.mpg.de/5094682/Fuey...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 26/11/2025
📢 Speaker showcase for our 2nd Meeting #Embryo2026 🧬 We look forward to hearing from Nicolas Rivron (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology) about his work with blastoids! More information👇 www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 26/11/2025
New work from Bernhard Herrmann’s group in "Genetics" shows how targeted, non-Mendelian inheritance could solve problems in livestock breeding. Read more: www.molgen.mpg.de/2025-11-25-t...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 25/11/2025
🔬 Hot #PhD topic: Single-molecule fluorescence and super-resolution microscopy! Use quantitative nanoscale imaging to map nuclear organization. Apply by Jan 7 to join Johannes Stein’s Lab @jmstein.bsky.social & #IMPRS-BAC #gradschool! 👉 www.molgen.mpg.de/5098010/stei...
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics @molgen.mpg.de · 21/11/2025
🧬📢 We look forward to welcoming Kathrin Plath from the UCLA as part of our speaker lineup for the #Embryo2026 meeting! More information: www.molgen.mpg.de/embryo2026
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