Research Field 1
The Influence of Ecological and Evolutionary Processes on Genetic and Ecophysiological Diversity in Aquatic Systems
Non-invasive collection of DNA from Thymallus thymallus using forensic swabs (left) and preparation of DNA samples for genetic analysis (right).
Ecological and evolutionary processes are inextricably linked and influence the structure and dynamics of aquatic populations and communities. To investigate these processes, we at the Institute of Hydrobiology combine various methods and approaches from taxonomy, population genetics and ecology, (meta-)genomics, and experimental evolution, both in the field and in the laboratory. Our research focuses on a wide variety of aquatic organisms—ranging from bacteria and protozoa to fish.
Methods
- Metabarcoding
- Various PCR methods (including qPCR and digital PCR)
- Analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA)
- Analysis of classical genetic markers (mtDNA, microsatellites, etc.)
- Micro- and mesocosm experiments
- Non-invasive collection of DNA samples (fish)
Projects and Publications
Staff / Contact
© David Kneis
Geo-ecologist
NameDr. David Kneis
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TUD Dresden University of Technology
Department Hydrosciences
Institute of Hydrobiology
01062 Dresden
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01217 Dresden
© MCB
Member of Scientific Staff
NameDr. Magali De La Cruz Barron
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© Felix Grunicke
PhD Student
NameMr M.Sc. Christoph Köbsch
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© Sebastian Arsand
Research Associate
NameMs Dr. Carolin Dittrich
Evolutionary Ecology, Amphibians, Genomic tools
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Drude-Bau, Etage 1, Raum 55 Zellescher Weg 40
01217 Dresden
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TUD Dresden University of Technology
Department Hydrosciences
Institute of Hydrobiology
01062 Dresden
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TUD Dresden University of Technology Institute of Hydrobiology Sekretariat, 1.OG Raum 60/61 Zellescher Weg 40
01217 Dresden
© Sophia Schumann
Research Associate
NameMs Dr. Sophia Schumann
Ecophysiology & Aquatic Stress Biology
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