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Welcome to the MPI for Biological Intelligence!

In January 2022, the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence emerged from the MPI for Ornithology (MPIO), located in Seewiesen and the MPI of Neurobiology (MPIN) in Martinsried. The final, legal foundation of the institute with the two locations happened on January 1, 2023.

Together, we are dedicated to the investigation of biological intelligence – the evolved ability of animals to cope with a constantly changing environment and to find ever new solutions to life's challenges.

News

A surprising link between motor systems control and sleep rhythms

A surprising link between motor systems control and sleep rhythms

November 06, 2024
Behavior Brain function Evolution
New work on sleep in a reptile reveals surprising similarities between networks that control motor rhythms and those controlling sleep
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Picture of some zebrafish larvae on a black background.

ERC Synergy Grant: Cognitive Maps for Intelligent Behavior

November 05, 2024
10 million euros awarded to zebrafish researchers 
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Two roosters face each other, with the chemical symbol for testosterone between them. The left rooster is missing the comb and wattles compared to the right rooster.

Testosterone: a male and a female sex hormone

October 22, 2024
Chickens provide important insights into its complex mode of action
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Behind the scenes


Vocational training: Precision Mechanics

Vocational training: Precision Mechanics

Video November 11, 2024
Find out how your passion for craftsmanship can help advance basic research. 
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Vocational training: Biology Lab Technicians

Vocational training: Biology Lab Technicians

Video October 30, 2024
Biology Lab Technicians are essential drivers of research progress. We show you why.
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Vocational training: Office Management

Vocational training: Office Management

Video May 21, 2024
Vocational trainees Benny & Christoph show you why administration is anything but boring.
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Imaging Facility

Imaging Facility

Video March 10, 2024
Get to know our Imaging Facility, essential driving force behind our research.
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Social behavior of Cichlids

Social behavior of Cichlids

Video December 17, 2023
Dive into the investigation of the complex social behaviors of Cichlids. 
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Zebrafish behavior

Zebrafish behavior

Video December 10, 2023
Watch Joe at his multi-faceted work to investigate the integration of sensory input.
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Fieldwork in Mexico

Fieldwork in Mexico

Video November 12, 2023
Join Luke Eberhart-Hertel on an exciting fieldtrip to Mexico, investigating snowy plovers.
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Decoding neurodevelopment

Decoding neurodevelopment

Video October 29, 2023
Unravel the mysteries of brain development with Ann and Yana, studying interneurons.
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Mitochondria research

Mitochondria research

Video October 22, 2023
Spend a day in the lab with PhD students Isabel & Tabitha, investigating mitochondria.
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Where’s the mRNA?

Where’s the mRNA?

Video October 08, 2023
Come trace the mRNA with Juliana: Watch her lab routine researching hormones in birds.
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Fieldwork in Madagascar

Fieldwork in Madagascar

Video September 24, 2023
Join an exciting trip to Madagascar and find out more about plover research. 
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Motion vision in fruit flies

Motion vision in fruit flies

Video September 18, 2023
Inspire your vision with insights into motion vision research.
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Fieldwork in Alaska

Fieldwork in Alaska

Video August 20, 2023
Follow Bart Kempenaers and his team into the vastness of Alaska.
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