Press Releases and MPI News

Science is coming home: Alexander Klimek, scientist at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg, gave a presentation to a local audience outlining future production methods for sustainable aviation fuels on September 3, 2026. more

The research group Analysis and Redesign of Biological Networks is partner in the EU project CarboNcare, which aims to develop new microbial fermentation processes converting renewable methanol into valuable chemicals for medical, cosmetic and food products. The task of our researchers is to use computational biology and metabolic modeling to help design microbial cell factories. more

The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg stands in solidarity with the queer and diverse community. more

A new type of antiviral drug could offer more effective prevention and treatment of viral infections like influenza: so-called defective interfering particles (DIPs). Scientists of the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg have discovered a novel, highly effective class of DIPs and have set the stage for the development of such drugs by implementing initial steps to realise an industrial-scale production process. more

Key technology for improved renewable energy storage wins the Saxony-Anhalt Research and Innovation Award more

Max Planck Society deepens its partnership with the Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
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More efficient processes with higher yields for cultivated meat more

The student internship in “Process Engineering and Technical Cybernetics” at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg starts on 30 March 2026 more

The new School will develop advanced AI methods for basic life sciences research. Prof. Dr. Peter Benner, Director at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg, is one of the 32 Fellows and is looking forward to a fruitful cooperation and education. more