Department of Biology

The Department of Biology in University of Fribourg - Switzerland - has a strong commitment to provide an outstanding research environment in life sciences with strong dedication for excellent teaching. We aim to equip our students with the best knowledge to cope with the current global challenges. 

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CROP PROTECTION

Reducing pesticide use with nanoparticles

Researchers at the Adolphe Merkle Institute and the Department of Biology at the University of Fribourg have discovered how certain silica nanoparticles could act as a traceless, degradable, and highly…

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NEW INSTITUTE

The Botanical Garden becomes an institute

This new status gives the "green oasis" of Pérolles a better basis for its missions of teaching and research, plant conservation and mediation towards the general public.  

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RESEARCH

Small brains in flies

Microcephaly is a rare neurodevelopmental disease that leads to reduced brain size. The disease can have numerous causes such as an infection by the infamous Zika virus or also the inheritance of genetic…

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Coronavirus

The department complies with University's measures to limit COVID-19 spread

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