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Modern zoology: from the cellular level to the ecology of a wide variety of organisms.
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Bachelor, Master, PhD.? Zoology at UIBK is versatile, profound & exciting!
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Nerve cells in colour
A novel antibody colors all nerve cells in the model organism Hydra: Scientists were able to observe astonishing details of neuronal stimulus transmission in the nerve network of the freshwater polyp. Bert Hobmayer and his team from the Institute of Zoology contributed to the recently published findings, which are relevant for neurobiology and developmental biology.
Important genetic origin of our senses identified
Researchers have deciphered the function of a gene that is essential for the formation of neural structures in the head of vertebrates and their perception of the environment. A group of international researchers led by the University of Oxford and including Ute Rothbächer's team at the University of Innsbruck’s Institute of Zoology, published their findings in Nature.
The Hippo and the Hydra
A new study describes the development of the body axis in the immortal freshwater polyp Hydra. It is controlled by the so-called Hippo signaling pathway, which, among other functions, ensures that our organs do not continue to grow indefinitely. The Department of Zoology at the University of Innsbruck was significantly involved in the research and provided important data.
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Understanding animals at all levels
We are a community of researchers, students, staff, and visitors interested in how animals develop, function, behave, and interact. We conduct research at multiple levels of organization - from the cellular basis, function, and behavior of animals to the interactions between organisms and humans. To this end, we maintain intensive relationships on a national and international level and cooperate with other institutes and scientific institutions around the world.
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Astrid Zeiss
Mag. Ursula Dissertori
Room: 7/08
Phone: +43 512 507-51801
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E-Mail: zoologie@uibk.ac.at
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ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schwerte
Room: 6/10
Phone: +43 512 507-51862
Fax: +43 512 507-51899
E-Mail: Thorsten.Schwerte@uibk.ac.at
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Downloads
Enter Bionics
"Enter Bionics" enables a playful exploration of the research field of bionics.
RLPlot is is a plotting program to create high quality graphs from data.