The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is one of the most polymorphic gene families in the vertebrate genome, with natural selection actively promoting and maintaining variability. The exact mechanism/mechanisms responsible for these characteristics re-main unclear, but identifying them is fundamental to our understanding of host–pathogen dynamics. Using targeted crosses of the model Trinidadian guppy, a tractable [...]
10.01.2018 We’re pleased to announce next SEEB. The lecture entitled "Masting in trees: interactive effects of pollination, resources and weather" will be given by Michał Bogdziewicz (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland & University Autonoma de Barcelona). When: 10.01.2018, 12:15 Where: Collegium Biologicum, Mała Aula
Ms Magdalena Ślachetka, MSc, this year graduate of our Faculty and a former Master’s degree student of prof. UAM dr hab. Marlena Lembicz from the Department of Plant Taxonomy, received a STMS (Short Term Scientific Mission) grant – three-month stay and research in the James Hutton Institute in Scotland. STMS grants for young scientists are [...]
13.12.2017 We’re pleased to announce next SEEB. The lecture entitled "Parasites promote host diversity and ecosystem stability" will be given by Justyna Wolińska (Leibnitz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fishieries). When: 13.12.2017, 12:15 Where: Collegium Biologicum, Mała Aula
PhD student of our Institute, Agnieszka Majer, was awarded the dr. Jan Kulczyk scholarship for scientific record! This scholarship is dedicated to outstanding students. Congratulations!
22.11.2017 We’re pleased to announce next SEEB. The lecture entitled "Polyandry and host-symbiont conflicts in spider mites" will be given by Sara Magalhães (Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, University of Lisbon, Portugal). When: 22.11.2017, 12:15 Where: Collegium Biologicum, Mała Aula
15.11.2017 We’re pleased to announce next SEEB. The lecture entitled "Generalists and specialists: a new view of how MHC class I molecules are involved with disease" will be given by Jim Kafuman (Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge, UK). When: 15.11.2017, 12:15 Where: Collegium Biologicum, Mała Aula
7.11.2017 We are pleased to inform about the lecture given by dr Fyodor Kondrashov on Tuesday, November the 7th, 2017, at 11.30 in the Parter Hall – Sala Parter. Details are here.
08.11.2017 We’re pleased to announce next SEEB. The lecture entitled "POPULATION IMPLICATIONS OF SEXUAL CONFLICT AND SEXUAL SELECTION" will be given by Karl Grieshop from Uppsala University. When: 08.11.2017, 12:15 Where: Collegium Biologicum, Mała Aula
A paper that describes the mechanisms of mast seeding in oaks, has just been published in the leading biological journal, Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B, authored by Michał Bogdziewicz (Department of Systematic Zoology) and collaborators. Mast seeding is a huge, inter-annual variation in seed production, highly synchronized among individual plants. In this [...]
