title: Birth of a new institute--Biopolis Dresden.
abstract: Molecular cell biology is now facing the challenges of the post-genomic era. In this regard, the recently established Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany, provides interesting perspectives. Its atypical structure and the unique mixture of research topics and model systems give this Max-Planck-Institute the necessary versatility and flexibility for this new phase of biology.
authors.affiliation: Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Pfotenhauerstrasse 108, D-01307 Dresden, Germany. huttner@mpi-cbg.de
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Huttner
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D005858:Germany; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D008967:Molecular Biology / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration