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Photo: Yusuf Qutbuddin / Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry
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Long Night of Munich Museums

What is synthetic life?

From Frankenstein to Jurassic Park, the idea of creating life has fascinated and unsettled us for generations. Today, researchers in synthetic biology are building artificial cells from scratch. In an engaging talk, discover how and why scientists pursue this research, how far the field has come, and what it can teach us about life itself.

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How do biological building blocks, from molecules to mini-organs, work? And how can they be put to use? The BioSysteM Cluster of Excellence is getting to the bottom of these questions. During the Long Night,  Yusuf Qutbuddin, a scientist from the cluster, will give you a firsthand look at his research. Stop by and leave with fresh insights!

Short keynote presentation from the BioSysteM excellence cluster.

Find out more about the Long Night of Museums

Guided tours, science shows and more

The Complete ‘Long Night’ Programme

Don’t just watch – touch, get involved, tinker and discover. In 2026, there will be: art performances, gripping science shows, workshops, guided tours and fascinating experiments.

Long Night – The Programme
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