Research
Débarquées en Europe, les drosophiles ont vite évolué
12.08.2020
Une équipe internationale co-dirigée par l'Université de Fribourg a réalisé la première étude à l'échelle du continent européen de l'évolution génétique des drosophiles, ces petites mouches que l'on trouve…
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Science warns of damage from invasive alien species
02.07.2020
In a just published international study, a team of scientists, including Sven Bacher of the University of Fribourg, have warned of the increasing threat posed by invasive alien species. Immediate action…
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SINERGIA projects awarded in the department
03.06.2020
Sinergia is a program of the Swiss National Science Fund that supports ambitious collaborative projects between two to four groups in Switzerland and abroad, on breakthrough research. Obtaining Sinergia…
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A beetle against allergies
22.04.2020
Hardly any other plant is as allergenic as Ambrosia. But now there is a glimmer of hope - thanks to an accidentally introduced beetle. A study, in which the University of Fribourg was a participant, has…
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12.11.2019
An enzyme involved in neurodegenerative diseases called CDK5 helps the brain's circadian clock run on time.
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Seeanemonen und darwinsche Dämonen
15.10.2019
Der Tod ist zweifellos ein unabwendbarer Teil des Lebens. Oder? Biologen setzen hinter diese Aussage seit einigen Jahren ein Fragezeichen im Falle bestimmter Pflanzen und Tiere. Und vielleicht sogar für…
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Why do we get sick? A Darwinian perspective
03.10.2019
In an article in the La Liberté newspaper this week, Prof. Thomas Flatt from the Department of Biology, talks with journalist Pascal Fleury about Evolutionary or Darwinian Medicine: "Se soigner avec Darwin".
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Flower Power: The purple pitcher plant brings together worldwide scientists in Fribourg
23.08.2019
One month ago, the SPIN - the Sarracenia purpurea International Network has been created at the University of Fribourg during a dedicated workshop. This official consortium counts 17 researchers from North…
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Scientific expedition in the high arctic
19.07.2019
Science can really be adventurous. Invited by the University of Life Sciences from Poznan in Poland, Gregor Kozlowski, botanical garden curator, will investigate and collect plant material of several arctic…
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