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On 10 March 2026, Frankfurt once again demonstrated how much brain research is being conducted in the city: At ‘Frankfurt hat Hirn (Frankfut has brains) – live!’, scientists captivated the audience with short, engaging presentations on all aspects of the brain. Organised by the non-profit Hertie Foundation in collaboration with Frankfurt's neuroscience institutions, the event offered an entertaining and informative evening for anyone interested in learning more about current brain research. more

Scientists discover RNA-driven mechanism that helps neurons endure prolonged starvation more

In 2025, the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research welcomes two new Research Group Leaders: Dr. Philipp Brand and Dr. Gregor Schuhknecht. Their arrival expands the institute’s research scope, introducing new perspectives and model systems to study how brains and behaviors evolve and function. more

The neuroscientist is honored for her pioneering research revealing how local protein production shapes synaptic communication and brain function more

New Koselleck Project at Goethe University Frankfurt: Neurobiologist Prof. Amparo Acker-Palmer Secures €1.25 million for Neurovascular Research more

Minerva Fast Track Fellowship for Lea Dietrich at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research more

Max Planck Society recognizes the animal facility at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research with the Trainee Award 2025 more

New integrative study uncovers the spatial organization of transcripts and proteins in the mouse hippocampus, offering insights into brain function and plasticity more

New study shows ribosome biogenesis can occur within neuronal branches, challenging traditional textbook biology more

A summer of discovery at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research more

The American Philosophical Society is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Karl Spencer Lashley Award, Gilles Laurent, in recognition of his “pioneering studies of information encoding and computation in populations of neurons in the central nervous system.” The award will be presented to Prof. Laurent on April 23, 2026, at the Society’s annual Spring General Meeting. more

The neuroscientist is honoured for her discovery on neural synapse function and change during formation of memories more

On June 14, the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt hosted the national final of the German Neuroscience Olympiad (DNO), marking the 15th anniversary of this unique neuroscience competition. Talented young participants from schools across Germany came together to demonstrate their knowledge of the brain in a series of challenging contests. more

New Guidelines Help STEM Researchers Collect and Analyze Queer-Inclusive Data more

The Max Planck Institute for Brain Research mourns the tragic loss of former graduate student Alessandro Coatti, who was recently murdered in Colombia. more