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The Michael Sars Centre at the University of Bergen, is an international community of scientists using advanced technologies to study the unique molecular and cellular biology of marine organisms in a changing environment for broad societal impact.

As one of the first EMBL partners, the Michael Sars Centre is rooted in the Bergen academic community and serves as a national strategical asset for Norwegian marine life sciences. We aim to establish, strengthen, and leverage local, national, and international networks through specific activities, including collaborative research, joint training, and scientific exchange.

 

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Michael Sars Centre Appendicularian facility featured in a short documentary

Head engineer Anne Aasjord collaborated with researchers at NORCE on a project to better understand the ecological relevance of the small planktonic animals. The work was recently highlighted in a documentary, watch it below!

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Registration for the Michael Sars Symposium 2025 is open!

Join us on June 6, 2025 at Media City Bergen for a day of exceptional talks. This year, our invited speakers will explore the theme: "Decoding signals and unveiling architectures, from molecules to organisms". 

New Publication
Ciona larva seen under brightfield microscope with GFP signal overlay

Conserved proteins link sensory input and metamorphosis in a marine chordate

Anoctamins play a key role in sensory perception in mammals. A new article by the Chatzigeorgiou group reveals their dual role in perception and larval metamorphosis in the chordate Ciona.

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One Ocean Week Family Day

Celebrating marine science and innovation during One Ocean Week

Researchers from the Michael Sars Centre participated in the third edition of One Ocean Week. On the program, engaging the public with our research projects and exchanging with industry stakeholders.

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A snail and a marine worm on a black background

The same ligand binds upside-down to closely related receptors

A new study conducted in the Lynagh group shows that closely related neuropeptide receptors do not always recognize ligands in the same way. The work lays out the blueprint for ligand recognition in this receptor family.