Comparative Physiology
At Comparative Physiology, we conduct research and teaching in physiology, neurobiology and cell biology.
Comparative Physiology
In Comparative Physiology, we study the anatomy and physiological processes of animals and how they are influenced by, and interact with, their surrounding environment. Physiological and behavioral processes are studied from the perspective of the entire organism down to mechanistic aspects on molecular, cell biological, neuronal circuitry and tissue levels. Specific attention is dedicated to immunology and neurobiology. The whole range from embryonal, post-natal and adult stages are studied in various species. The program for Comparative Physiology is headed by Professor Åsa Mackenzie and currently consists of two independent research groups, Mackenzie lab and Söderhäll lab. All teachers and PhD students are involved in teaching at all levels and are responsible for undergraduate courses in cell biology, neurobiology and animal physiology among other.
New thesis
Read the thesis by Bianca Vlcek and Adriane Guillaumin.
Latest publications
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Two Different Real-Time Place Preference Paradigms Using Optogenetics within the Ventral Tegmental Area of the Mouse
2020
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The N-terminal peptide generated after activation of prophenoloxidase affects crayfish hematopoiesis
2020
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Environmental concentrations of sulfamethoxazole increase crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus susceptibility to White Spot Syndrome Virus
2020
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A transcription factor glial cell missing (Gcm) in the freshwater crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus
2020
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Transglutaminase 1 and 2 are localized in different blood cells in the freshwater crayfish Pacifastacus leniusculus
2020
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Selective Knockout of the Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2 (Vmat2) Gene in Calbindin2/Calretinin-Positive Neurons Results in Profound Changes in Behavior and Response to Drugs of Abuse
2020
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Spatio-molecular domains identified in the mouse subthalamic nucleus and neighboring glutamatergic and GABAergic brain structures
2020
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Experimental investigation into the role of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) in motor control using optogenetics in mice
2021
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Vibrio areninigrae as a pathogenic bacterium in a crustacean
2021
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Sexual conflict drives micro- and macroevolution of sexual dimorphism in immunity
2021
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Early Changes in Crayfish Hemocyte Proteins after Injection with a beta-1,3-glucan, Compared to Saline Injected and Naive Animals
2021
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DNA methylation of Vesicular Glutamate Transporters in the mesocorticolimbic brain following early-life stress and adult ethanol exposure-an explorative study
2021
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Gut microbiome alterations in the crustacean Pacifastacus leniusculus exposed to environmental concentrations of antibiotics and effects on susceptibility to bacteria challenges*
2022
Basic Education
We are involved in teaching at all levels. The teaching reflects our research and includes e.g. courses in cell biology, neurobiology and animal physiology.