Max-Planck-Institut für Immunbiologie und Epigenetik

Stübeweg 51
79108 Freiburg im Breisgau
Germany

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About MPI für Immunbiologie

We are an international and interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in key areas of modern biology. At the Max Planck Institute molecular immunologists, developmental geneticists, cell biologists and biochemists have been brought together to investigate the generation and function of the immune system, development of vertebrate embryos, cell signalling and the regulation of gene expression. In addition, Epigenetic research is another focus at the institute. State-of-the-art technologies and model organisms are used to unravel the mechanisms underlying these biological processes.

News about MPI für Immunbiologie

12-Aug-2024 | science

Allergy cells’ hidden secret

Mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

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22-Mar-2024 | science

Sophisticated mechanism revealed: Cells inherit protection from sunburn

Stress granules protect cells from the effects of UV radiation

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22-Jun-2021 | science

Start-stop system of hunting immune cells

Immune cells coordinate their swarming behavior to eliminate pathogens effectively together

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03-Aug-2020 | science

Deep-sea anglerfishes have evolved a new type of immune system

The discovery points to possible new ways of improving immune defence in patients who suffer from the consequences of a immune disabilities

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20-Aug-2014 | science

500 million year reset for the immune system

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg re-activated expression of an ancient gene, which is not ...

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