We want to understand the molecular mechanisms of health and disease
We train and mentor PhD students and postdocs
We work on biological mechanisms that enable biomedical application
Our 20 research groups
are supported by cutting-edge
technology platforms
Genome Regulation
 Multicellular Systems
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Jun 09, 2026

Mitochondria may help immune cells fight bacteria by changing shape

Animals have several built-in ways to defend themselves against infection. A new study by FMI researchers and their collaborators at the University of Queensland in Australia points to an unexpected player in that defense: mitochondria, the tiny structures best known for helping cells produce energy.

May 20, 2026

How cells pre-arrange the genome to build a face
Apr 28, 2026

Video: Lab-grown uterus models reveal secrets of menstrual regeneration

About the FMI

The Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI), based in Basel, Switzerland, is a world-class biomedical research institute, affiliated with the University of Basel and Novartis Biomedical Research.

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Video: DNA rhythms orchestrate gene activity across development

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Jun 19, 2026 - 10:00 - Fab24 0.60/61

Beyond the motif: encoding transcription factor specificity and function

  Seminar - Timothee Lionnet, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

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Jun 23, 2026 - 09:00 - Fab24 0.60/61

Representational learning on multiple timescales in the zebrafish homolog of piriform cortex

  Thesis Presentation - Tommaso Caudullo, lab Friedrich

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Jun 23, 2026 - 11:15 - Fab24 0.60/61

Pushing the envelope: new insight into the origin of retroviruses

  Seminar - Rippei Hayashi, The John Curtin School of Medical Research, the Australian National University

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Latest Publications

Jun 12, 2026

Mice produce interneurons in the septum as a response to aversive experiences and antidepressant treatment.

Lampada A, Rolando C, Whittle N, Engler A, Tillmann J, Freire JA, Giachino C, Parmigiani E, Saotome I, Louvi A, Gründemann J, Lüthi A, Taylor V

Sci Adv
Jun 11, 2026

The neuropeptide neuromedin U receptor NMUR-1 buffers insulin receptor signaling in bacteria-dependent C. elegans survival.

Sifoglu D, Pereira B, DeGregory C, Shah R, Maier W, Guan J, Clark I, Patel D, Ch'ng Q, Alcedo J

PLoS Genet
Jun 5, 2026

The eutherian-specific histone H3.4 promotes germ cell development and reproductive fitness.

Komarov PA, Bammer PC, Liang CY, Hotz HR, Fanourgakis G, Chun S, Kohler H, Buchholz TO, Spetz JF, Peters AHFM

Nat Commun
Jun 2, 2026

Dynamic cell fate transitions during morphallactic regeneration.

Nuninger C, Papasaikas P, Weevers SL, Ferralli J, Smallwood S, Tsiairis CD

Nat Commun

Post of the Week

Congratulations to Marylène Bonvin, who defended her PhD thesis last week! Her work explored how metabolism and gene regulation help Hydra — a tiny freshwater animal famous for regeneration — organize and maintain its body plan 👏

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— FMI science (@fmiscience.bsky.social) June 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM

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