We care very much about making science compelling and accessible to the public. That’s why we regularly inform the public about our latest research results via press releases, research news, or public events. You can read about the research results involving animals or discuss them directly with scientists at events. During our guided tours, you can get to know the institute.

If you have questions regarding our research with animals, please contact our public relations office.

Here are the latest press releases and research news, involving research with animals:

Happiness and the evolution of brain size

Lipids say “STOP!”

Alcohol prolongs lifespan of nematodes

Time and brain size – of mice and men

Evolutionary key for a bigger brain

DNA Loops – Organizers of the Genome

Understanding the machinery behind a bigger brain

The genetic secret of night vision

Cancer-like metabolism and human brain size evolution

Traffic guidance system of the cell membrane

Mechanism follows form

Just breathe

Hippo – a novel player for brain size

A new force awakens

To proliferate or not to proliferate

Building a bigger brain