We're the

Hyman Lab

We’re an innovative group of scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany working to unravel the intricacies of biological condensates and phase separation in health and disease.

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Learn & explore

What are biomolecular condensates?

Biological condensates are the basis of many important cellular functions

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Join our team

Learn more about open positions in the Hyman Research Group

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Read our publications

Browse primary research, commentaries, and review articles

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Find methods and protocols

Download PDFs for the methods and protocols we use

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Latest news

How does a simple microscope work?

Long Night of Science

How does a microscope work? Many kids and adults found out at our institute pond!

Join the Hymanlab!

Looking to take the next step in your science career? We're hiring! Read on to learn about fully funded PhD positions for 2024.

Hymanlab retreat to Stolpen

Years have passed and only "hearsaying" storys about historic Hymanlab retreats roamed the air of MPI-CBG....well that now ended and we made it to the small city of Stolpen near swiss saxony for a couple of days!