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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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What are biomolecular condensates?

Biological condensates are the basis of many important cellular functions

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Great Science and Proud Moments for the Hyman Lab at DGZ meeting 2025

DGZ Meeting 2025 in Heidelberg celebrated 50 years of cell biology. From Tony’s keynote and alumni award lectures to Koichiro’s short talk and Silja’s DGZ Master Thesis Award, it was an inspiring and proud week for our lab.

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Welcome, Iris!

The Hyman Lab welcomes Iris Smokers, our newest Postdoc.