Proteins

Spatial proteomics provides therapeutic approach for patients with toxic epidermal necrolysis more

MINFLUX microscopy allows the determination of distances within biomolecules using an optical microscope more

It is not only nerve cells that produce harmful beta-amyloid proteins. Glial cells also contribute to this more

Female mammals, including humans, are born with all of their egg cells. Some egg cells therefore survive for several decades – and need to remain functional over this long time. Extremely long-lived proteins in the ovary seem to play an important role in this. They appear to help maintain fertility for as long as possible. more

The director at the MPI for Brain Research is honoured for pioneering research on neuronal protein synthesis more

Dynamic structure of FLVCR proteins and their function in nutrient transport in our cells revealed more

Scientists found for the first time a natural protein that follows a mathematical pattern of self-similarity more

Researchers develop novel cancer protein killer more

Protein droplets reveal new ways to inhibit transcription factors in an aggressive form of prostate cancer more

A research team maps the entire protein network architecture of a cell more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2020 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 13 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Researchers elucidate the structure of a molecular machine that allows bacteria to import foreign DNA and become resistant to antibiotics more

Researchers discover structure and mechanism of action of molecular light switch, paving the way for new applications more

Under the influence of shear forces, nanoparticles from the secretion of velvet worms form polymer fibres that can be recycled in water more

First structural insights obtained from femtosecond X-ray crystallography more

Although the dentition of the wedgefish appear designed to crush shellfish, it also eats stingrays more

The byssus threads of the common mussel are produced by a combination of self-assembly processes and biologically active steps more

A folded protein molecule can be clearly imaged with the help of electron holograms more

An innovative fluorescence microscopy method makes it possible to image protein structures with a resolution of less than half an Angstrom more

Max Planck researchers observe muscles at work with the help of new microscopes more