Introduced Phragmites australis (common reed) is one of the most invasive plants in North America. Existing management is costly, can negatively affect other species, and is often only effective for small infestations. Classical biological control (i.e., introducing herbivores from the weed’s native range) is a promising tool for P. australis management that can contribute to […]

Introduced Phragmites australis (common reed) is one of the most invasive plants in North America. Existing management is costly, can negatively affect other species, and is often only effective for small infestations. Classical biological control (i.e., introducing herbivores from the weed’s native range) is a promising tool for P. australis management that can contribute to […]

Proteins are molecular machines that function inside cells to regulate processes such as cell growth, division and death. Protein function is modified by the attachment of regulatory proteins such as ubiquitin. Ubiquitin modification is important in targeting proteins for destruction in the cell during cell division. Dysregulation of protein destruction can lead to inappropriate cell […]

Plant-based beverages are inappropriate alternatives to bovine milk, due to lower protein content and not sufficient amount of essential amino acids. To produce nutritionally complete plant-based beverage with high overall acceptability, the technological interventions and fortification techniques need to be developed. Oat is one of the promising raw material for preparation of functional plant-based milk […]

The study of desistance – researching how and why people refrain from criminal behaviour – has gained increasing attention from both academics and policymakers in recent years in many countries throughout the world. Yet despite the growing strategic importance of more comprehensively understand the processes of desisting to reduce national reoffending rates, there remains a […]

Global mass coral bleaching events caused by marine heatwaves are becoming ever more frequent under climate change. Without action, the socio-ecological services provided by coral reefs may be lost. Active management interventions may be required to support the resilience of future coral reefs. The CORALASSIST Lab (UK) is testing assisted evolution in Palau: selective breeding […]

Fisheries are the main global threat to elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). Elasmobranchs commonly display conservative life history traits (slow growth, long life, late sexual maturity and low fecundity), making them extremely vulnerable to non-natural mortalities. However, there is significant variation, with some species exhibiting life history traits more resilient to exploitation. In order to assess […]

This research project will combine computational modeling, machine learning (ML) algorithms and whole-brain neural recordings (magnetoencephalography, MEG) to shed light on how the mechanisms underlying dynamic decision making are implemented in the human brain. Specifically, we will use the statistical framework of information theory to characterize inter-areal neural coupling and the direction of information flow […]

Some of us recall our dreams very often, while other hardly ever remember them. The neuroscience of sleep and dream research is a thriving field with still many unanswered questions. Differences in brain network dynamics between individuals with high versus low dream recall rates, are still poorly understood. In this internship, we will address this […]

Changes in the intestinal microbial composition (dysbiosis) during development have an impact on the progression of neuro-inflammatory and neuronal degenerative disorders. Probiotics have been shown to reduce these effects. However, the current literature lacks research on intestinal dysbiosis during the maturation of the intestine and the brain and does not recognize the sexual dimorphism of […]

The temporary maintenance of information is known as working memory, and it enables behaviour that we take for granted, such as remembering a phone number or avoiding an obstacle after turning off the lights. Despite its importance for everyday behaviour, the neural mechanisms underlying working memory are/remain unclear. While some single-neuron recordings in monkeys correlate […]

While efficacious treatments are available for HIV, they require lifelong adherence and can have harmful effects over time. Therefore, developing novel treatments and a preventative vaccine remain critical. While most vaccine attempts to date have been largely unsuccessful, identifying new targets on the virus, may provide novel avenues for HIV vaccines and therapies. Integrin alpha […]