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Marine Structural Biology Unit

The Marine Structural Biology Unit uses cryoelectron tomography and single particle cryoelectron microscopy to understand various aspects of coral biology in unprecedented detail.

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Oleg Sitsel

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Molecular Cryo-Electron Microscopy Unit

The Molecular Cryo-Electron Microscopy Unit investigates the structure of macromolecular complexes with an emphasis on viruses, ion channels, and membrane proteins. The unit seeks better und...

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Matthias Wolf

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Emerging Concepts in Cell Division Cycles 2026

The cell division cycle is a fundamental process responsible for the inheritance of genomic information and is associated with all biological processes, including embryonic development, tissue maintenance, and aging.

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Cell Division Dynamics Unit
Membranology Unit
Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing Unit
Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution Group

02 March 2026 - 05 March 2026

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