Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology
Welcome to the web pages of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön!We are an internationally oriented institution dedicated to exploring the principles, mechanisms, and impacts of evolutionary change. The institute comprises the departments of Theoretical Biology and Microbial Population Biology, along with several independent research groups. Currently, around 180 individuals from over 30 nations are actively contributing to research at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön. Discover more about our research activities under the "Research" section and stay updated on the innovative insights generated by our diverse and collaborative team.
Bacteria Borrow Viruses to Spread Their Own Defences
The Sex of the Body: Why Our Organs Cannot Simply Be Classified as Male or Female
Between Cooperation and Convergence: Humans and AI in Evolutionary Transition
Review: International Workshop on Cell Plasticity in Cancer Evolution
Science in Dialogue: International Workshop on “Evolutionary Rescue” at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology
Coexistence by Moonlight: How Midges Divide Time and Space and how lunar rhythms combined with the tides can help separate midge strains and set the stage for new species to evolve.
The Seasonal Challenge of Disease Prevention - New research reveals how seasonal diseases impact our willingness to follow health measures
Evolution of Cooperation and Cooperative Artificial Intelligence - A special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA highlights the connection between evolutionary game theory and AI
Sustainable Management of OMICS Data – Moving Forward Together in Research Data Management in Northern Germany
Revealing the link between the brain and skull co-evolution and co-development.
Wild house mice reveal secret love lives: Fighters vs. Flirts
Cracking a Bacterial Mystery: Yansong Zhao Awarded Prize for New Discoveries
Can I Afford to Remember Less Than You? Best Responses in Repeated Additive Games
New Study Calls for a Rethink of Cooperation in Biology
New Study: Mice Reveal Secrets of Innovation: It’s Not Just About Being Bold
Eva Stukenbrock appointed Max Planck Fellow again
Extreme Mutation Hotspot in Bacteria Discovered: Study Links High Mutation Rates to Transcriptional Activation
How Population Structure Shapes Evolution in Unexpected Ways
Insights into Evolutionary Dynamics: New Study Reveals the Evolution of Evolvability
New Nesting Opportunities for Birds – A Project for Greater Biodiversity at MPI EvolBio in Plön
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