Microbiology.

The Max Bergmann Symposium 2021 aims to offer a cross-disciplinary perspective on molecular self-assembly and self-organization. The central topics are: 1. Artificial systems: assembling synthetic molecules into well-defined nanostructures and supramolecular polymer materials. 2. Biological systems: self-organization in model organisms from all trees of life. 3. Inspiration from nature: applying lessons from biological self-assembly and self-organization to create biomimetic systems. 4. Technological applications: translation toward smart nanomaterials and molecular machines with programmable functions.