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Research Groups at the Sars Centre

Studies of the basic biological processes in marine organisms

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by Joan Soto Angel

Christiaen Group

We use CRISPR/Cas9, imaging, single cell genomics and modeling to study multipotent cardiopharyngeal progenitors and cellular behaviors in the ascidian Ciona.

Chourrout Group

With the new model system Oikopleura, we try to understand how simple animals evolved from more complex ancestors.

Rentzsch Group

The group is using the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis as a model organism for studying the development and regeneration of the nervous system.

Nematostella vectensis (Cnidaria, Anthozoa)

Steinmetz Group

We study the balance between nutrition, growth and reproduction in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis to understand its emergence during animal evolution.

Chatzigeorgiou Group

Our group is studying the evolution and function of the nervous system in urochordates, using modern neurobiological and genetic Toolkits.

Burkhardt Group

Our group studies the evolutionary history of synaptic signalling machineries to better understand the first appearance(s) of synapses and neurons.

Lynagh Group

Our group studies the biophysical function and evolution of neurotransmitter receptors, using molecular phylogenetics, chemical biology, and electrophysiology.

Valen Associate Group

We study the regulation of translation during development and the mystery of pervasive translation across UTRs and non-coding RNA.

Our Animal Facilities

Using molecular techniques, the Sars Centre aims to use marine animals as model systems to study development, most often in an evolutionary context.

Former Groups of Sars Centre

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Original Results with Sars Centre Address

15.02.2021