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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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Unlocking larval settlement in marine invertebrates

A new video abstract for Current Biology explores how specific chemical cues control the settlement and metamorphosis of Ciona larvae. Watch the film to hear researchers from the Chatzigeorgiou Group discuss their findings.
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SYMPOSIUM

Nordic Developmental Biology Societies & Michael Sars Symposium Joint Meeting

We cordially invite you to join us in Bergen, Norway from Tuesday 28th until Friday 31st May 2024!

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Scientists in the laboratory

Setting up the DeuteroNoise project for success

Professor Giovanni Zambon and researcher Dr. Valentina Zaffaroni Caorsi from the University of Milan-Bicocca recently visited the Centre to conduct preliminary experiments as part of the pan-European project DeuteroNoise.

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Uncovering the intricate interactions of neuropeptides with their receptors

Neuropeptides and their receptors are ubiquitous in animals, but the way they interact with each other is poorly known. In a new article, researchers described the dynamic structure of a FMRFamide receptor and novel tools to predict the function of these proteins in animals.

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Bergen Aquarium Night Walk

A Night of Discovery: Highlights from the Night Walk at the Bergen Aquarium.

Researchers from the Michael Sars Centre engaged visitors with interactive exhibits and offered insights into marine life fostering scientific curiosity and education among guests of all ages.