Zoologie
Prof. Dr. Oliver Bosch
- Wichtige Informationen: 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?
Dr. Christoph Kurze
- Wichtige Informationen: 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.
PD Dr. Tamara Pokorny
- Wichtige Informationen: Variability and evolution of chemical signals
We investigate the causes and consequences of signal variability for communication in insects.
Prof. Dr. Joachim Ruther
- Wichtige Informationen: Chemical communication in insects
We study chemical cues and signals used by insects for communication and orientation within complex environments.
PD. Dr. Eva Schultner
- Wichtige Informationen: I want to understand how environment – and especially social environment – influences individual development and modulates evolution of complex traits.
Prof. Dr. Erhard Strohm
- Wichtige Informationen: 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.
