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Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Explore the Mediterranean Sea to understand and protect the Global Ocean
Founded in 1872, the SZN is among the most influential research Institutions in the field of marine biology and ecology.
The SZN carries on advanced research on the biology, ecology and evolution of marine organisms.
A core activity of the SZN is the higher education and formation of young scientists to lead pure and applied research.
Research Departments
The research at the SZN is organized in 5 Departments, three focusing on scientific research: 1) Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms; 2) Integrative Marine Ecology, 3) Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement and two dedicated to technological research 4 Research Infrastructures for Marine Biological Resources, 5) Marine Biotechnology.
Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms
Studies the fundamental biological mechanisms that allow animals to deal with the challenges of Life on Earth.
Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology
The mission of the Marine Biotechnology Department is to conduct and promote scientific research regarding the possible applications of marine natural products in the biomedical and environmental sectors
Integrative Marine Ecology
Promotes interdisciplinary research on biodiversity, structure and functioning of marine ecosystems.
Research Infrastructures for marine biological resources
The Department of Research Infrastructures for marine biological resources (RIMAR) provides high technology services and access to infrastructure and research platforms to the national and international scientific community, as well as support third mission activities such as third-party contracts
Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement
Research activities aim at conservation of large marine vertebrates and correct management and reproduction of marine fauna in controlled environment.
Hot Topics
A summary of the most recent research activities carried out in our laboratories.
Virus-induced spore formation as a defense mechanism in marine diatoms
Virus-induced spore formation as a defense mechanism in marine diatoms
Nicotine induces polyspermy in sea urchin eggs through a non-cholinergic pathway modulating actin dynamics
Sea turtles are now texting their whereabouts directly to the researchers
Loggerhead sea turtles are abundant in the Western Mediterranean.
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See MoreLast Publications
Global Change Biology
Juvenile corals underpin coral reef carbonate production after disturbance
Water
The Importance of Food Pulses in Benthic-Pelagic Coupling Processes of Passive Suspension Feeders
Scientific Reports
Finding Nemo’s clock reveals switch from nocturnal to diurnal activity
Scientific Reports
Insights into the role of deep‑sea squids of the genus Histioteuthis (Histioteuthidae) in the life cycle of ascaridoid parasites in the Central Mediterranean Sea waters
Food Control
First molecular detection of the parasites Molicola uncinatus and Hepatoxylon trichiuri (Cestoda: Trypanorhyncha) infecting the silver scabbardfish Lepidopus caudatus from the Central Mediterranean Sea: Implications for the seafood quality and safety
Marine Drugs
A Metataxonomic Approach Reveals Diversified Bacterial Communities in Antarctic Sponges
Developmental Biology
Coup-TF: A maternal factor essential for differentiation along the embryonic axes in the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus
PLOS ONE
High photosynthetic plasticity may reinforce invasiveness of upside-down zooxanthellate jellyfish in Mediterranean coastal waters
Harmful Algae
New alleles in the mating type determination region of West Atlantic strains of Pseudo-nitzschia multistriata
Frontiers in Marine Science
Interplay Between Nanoplastics and the Immune System of the Mediterranean Sea Urchin Paracentrotus lividus
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