Zoology
Prof. Dr. Oliver Bosch
- Important information: Maternal behaviour is the most important social behaviour of a lactating mother. How is this behaviour regulated by the brain neuropeptides oxytocin and corticotropin-releasing factor?
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Dr. Christoph Kurze
- Important information: I am interested in understanding the intricate relationships between hosts and parasites. My research has led me to focus in particular on important questions about bee health.
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PD Dr. Tamara Pokorny
- Important information: Variability and evolution of chemical signals
We investigate the causes and consequences of signal variability for communication in insects.
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Prof. Dr. Joachim Ruther
- Important information: Chemical communication in insects
We study chemical cues and signals used by insects for communication and orientation within complex environments.
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PD. Dr. Eva Schultner
- Important information: I want to understand how environment – and especially social environment – influences individual development and modulates evolution of complex traits.
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Prof. Dr. Erhard Strohm
- Important information: Evolutionary and chemical ecology of insects
We study behavioural, physiological and chemical adaptations of insects focussing on interactions of bees and wasps with brood parasites and symbionts.
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