Cyanobacteria (CB), also called Cyanophyta (or Blue-green algae) are ancient (3.5 billion years old) procaryotic microorganisms known to be related to the chloroplasts of all green plants, with CB evolving oxygenic photosynthesis over two billion years ago. CB are thought to have made a major contribution to the formation of the earth's atmosphere and are still forming almost half present-day oxygen. CB also contribute to the formation of sedimentary rock (carbonates in the marine littorals and freshwater springs). Among other important processes in the lithosphere, CB can colonize bare rock and be essential for rock weathering. CB are found worldwide, although some taxa (genera, species, ecomorphs) are characteristic of particular environments from polar to tropical and cold to hot. In freshwaters their niches range from those forming nuisance blooms to those in the cleanest springs and mountain streams, where they often reach their highest diversity. No doubt many taxa still remain to be described.Nowadays molecular methods are helping to make clear the natural (phylogenetic) relationships of their taxa and also habitat preferences related to differing gene expression based on both single molecular markers and whole genome analyses. The IAC Symposium 2016 intends to offer a suitable platform to bridge classical and recent understanding of their morphology, ultrastructure and ecology with functional molecular biology. ... [Information of the supplier]
Join leading neurologists at WCN 2013, the world’s biggest neurology event. The XXI World Congress of Neurology will feature a rich scientific programme, including the latest developments in clinical practice and research, distinguished plenary speakers, teaching courses, workshops, and lectures, all on the increasingly global aspect of our work. Taking place in the heart of Europe, WCN 2013 will partner with the European Federation of Neurological Societies and the Austrian Society of Neurology, for an unforgettable event in beautiful Vienna. ... [Information of the supplier]
Das Biologicum Almtal ist eine jährliche Veranstaltung für die populäre Vermittlung biologischer Wissenschaft und ihrer internationalen Spitzenforschung. Wissenschaftlicher Leiter des Biologicum Almtal ist der Verhaltensbiologe Prof. Dr. Kurt Kotrschal. Es befasst sich als transdisziplinäres wissenschaftliches Symposium mit den zentralen Themen der modernen Biologie, immer mit dem Blick auf den Menschen. Das 1. Biologicum Almtal 2014 will die aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse von den Emotionen beim Menschen und anderen Tieren vermitteln, ihre Funktionen, ihren Ausdruck im Verhalten, ihre Entstehung, die zugehörigen Hirnmechanismen. Es will aber auch die Grenzen ihrer Erforschbarkeit zwischen Messbarem und subjektivem Empfinden diskutieren und damit auch einen Spiegel für die eigenen Gefühle bereitstellen. ... [Information des Anbieters]
Oral presentations and posters can be submitted for all topics: Global Cooperation on Implementing the 3Rs; Ethical and Legal issues; Implementing EU Dir 63/2010; New Technologies: 3D Models & Multi-Organ-Chips; Stem Cells & Reproductive Toxicity (including mEST & hEST); Refinement & Welfare: Culture of Care, Best Practice Approaches, Avoidance of Severe Suffering; Replacement: New Approaches; Predictive Toxicology: QSAR & Read Across; Specific Endpoints of Toxicity I &II: oral & repeated-dose Toxicity, Inhalation Toxicity, Sensitization, Nano-toxicology & Bio-barriers; Efficacy and Safety Testing of Drugs, Biologicals and Vaccines; Disease Models in vitro and in vivo; Advanced GMO models – CRISPR/cas in vivo & in vitro; 3Rs in Education and Academia and "Young Scientists" session - Free communications. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The 22nd European Congress on Alternatives to Animal Testing and the 19th Annual Congress of EUSAAT will be held October 10-13, 2019 at University of Linz, Austria. [Editorial staff vifabio]