Department of Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has a strong commitment to provide an outstanding research environment in life sciences with strong dedication for excellent teaching. We aim to equip our students with the best knowledge to cope with the current global challenges. 

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BIOLOGIE

Les plantes agricoles peuvent probablement s’adapter à la chaleur

Un groupe de recherche de l’Université de Fribourg a reproduit en laboratoire comment le doublement du génome d’une plante influence son adaptation à la chaleur. Ce doublement du génome n'a pas apporté…

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BIOLOGY

Invasive species affect the Global South far more severely than previously thought

Study led by the University of Fribourg corrects previous assumptions about invasive species and points the way towards a new international environmental policy to reduce species extinctions

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IMMUNE SYSTEM

New bacterial weapon against the immune system

University of Fribourg researchers discover that hydrogen cyanide, produced by dangerous bacteria, helps the bacteria evade the patients' immune defenses.

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SNSF Professorship and ERC starting grant

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