Max Planck Institute - for neurobiology of behavior — caesar

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The Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar

We focus on basic research in neuroethology. Our international team of researchers studies how the collective activity of vast numbers of neurons gives rise to the plethora of animal behaviors.

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Institute News | 23 Mar 2026

Atlanta Science Festival 2026

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A participant identifying brain structures during the neuroanatomy challenge.

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Institute News | 15 Mar 2026

Young minds explore the brain: DNO 2026

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Dr Dori Grijseels

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Institute News | 3 Mar 2026

Dori Grijseels receives 2026 ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize

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Institute News | 2 Feb 2026

GIRLS DO IT: Insights into Research, Model Organisms, and Scientific Careers

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Neurons in the nematode Pristionchus pacificus integrate mechanical (cyan) and chemical (magenta) cues to detect prey.

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Research News | 28 Jan 2026

From Avoidance to Attack

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Tracking behavioural state changes reveals aggression in predatory nematodes

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Research News | 21 Jan 2026

How aggression evolves: when neural circuits are repurposed

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a Christmas tree next to a statue of Max Planck

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Institute News | 24 Dec 2025

Bringing Christmas joy to people in need

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Optogenetic silencing of neurons with RoCK

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Research News | 28 Nov 2025

New light-controlled tool allows gentle and precise silencing of neurons

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Humans and AI: Better together

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Research News | 21 Nov 2025

Human-AI Teams Make Better Decisions Than Superhuman Machines Alone

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1+0=3

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Research News | 21 Sep 2025

How the brain merges sensory input with context

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