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On June 25th, we were delighted to host Thomas Quail from the Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit at EMBL in Heidelberg. During his talk, Thomas explored the topic of “Molecular sociology of self-organising genomes“.  Abstract Proteins organise the genome across multiple...

We’re back from the SPP2191 & SFB1551 joint retreat at Basecamp, Bonn — what an unforgettable experience! Staying in vintage campervans and authentic train compartments made for a truly unique setting to connect, reflect, and exchange ideas. We are deeply...

Another SFB1551 paper is out!  SFB1551 Group Leader Andreas Walther, Postdoctoral Researcher Weixiang Chen from the Life-Like Materials and Systems from the Chemistry department at JGU Mainz, and collaborators from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research have just discovered...

On June 10th, we had the pleasure of welcoming Tuomas Knowles from the Department of Physical Chemistry and Biophysics at the University of Cambridge, UK. This event marked the third IRTG talk organized by our PhD student community—and it was...

On May 22, 2025, the German Research Foundation (DFG) announced the results of the latest Clusters of Excellence funding round. The Rhine-Main region has emerged as a significant contributor to cutting-edge research in Germany. Key Highlights: Goethe University Frankfurt: Secured...

Another SFB1551 paper is out!  Congratulations to Emanuele Zippo, Lukas Stelzl, Dorothee Dormann and Thomas Speck from SFB1551 on their latest paper “Molecular simulations of enzymatic phosphorylation of disordered proteins and their condensates,” published in Nature Communications! Abstract Condensation and...

Pint of Science Mainz 2025 – Day 1 Recap: Life, Collapse, and Cold Drinks What is life – and what happens when it spirals out of control?That was the central question explored during the exciting first night of Pint of...

We are thrilled to announce that registration has officially opened for the GBM Compact and SPP2191 International Symposium (which will take place as a satellite meeting)! It will start at 12:00 on September 16 and end at ~15:30 on September...

Reflecting on the “Laboratory of Theatrical Practices” with Sofia Cabrita. From April 28th to 30th, 2025, students and participants gathered at JGU for an inspiring three-day Laboratory of Theatrical Practices, led by actress and director Sofia Cabrita. The workshop, offered...

Another SFB1551 paper is out!  Congratulations to Hao Ruan and Edward Lemke from SFB1551 on their latest review, “Resolving Conformational Plasticity in Mammalian Cells with High-Resolution Fluorescence Tools,” published in the Annual Review of Physical Chemistry! Abstract Investigating protein dynamic structural changes is fundamental for understanding protein function, drug...