Girls’ Day 2025

Be a scientist for a day! Solve biological 3D puzzles and discover how tiny building blocks control your body!

Cells are the foundation of all life. A single cell is 1,000 times smaller than the tip of a pin and is made up of countless tiny components, each with a specific function that keeps your body running smoothly.

At the Max Planck Institute for Biophysics, we study the smallest building blocks of your cells—like proteins and DNA. DNA carries your genetic information, determining traits like your appearance while also playing a crucial role in regulating your body’s functions. Proteins are just as essential—they help transmit information, remove waste, and generate energy. By studying proteins and DNA, we gain valuable insights into how diseases develop and how we can create new medicines and vaccines.

We’re especially interested in understanding how these microscopic building blocks are structured—because once we know their shape, we can figure out how they work! Imagine solving a 3D puzzle, but on a molecular level. Since these tiny pieces are far too small to see with the naked eye, we use state-of-the-art microscopes and high-tech equipment to “piece the puzzle together.”

Curious to see how this works? Want to explore what these tiny structures actually look like and how they function? Then join us at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysics! Step into the role of a scientist for a day, conduct your own experiments in the lab, and dive into the fascinating world of molecular biology!

Sign up here! https://www.girls-day.de/ (For participants ages 10 and up. The event will be held in German.)