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Marine Paint - Final Report and Conference

[19 Apr 2012] The Mistra Programme 2003 - 2011 has produced a Final Report and also holds a final conference.

Dr Henrik Nilsson is awarded Albert Wallin´s Science Award for 2011

[7 Feb 2012] Dr. Henrik Nilsson is awarded the prize for his innovative, methodological work in an era where traditional biological systematics undergoes a transition into phylogenomics based on gene sequences and bioinformatics.

Two new departments at University of Gothenburg

[3 Jan 2012] On 1 January two new departments were formed following the merger of some existing departments at University of Gothenburg.

Life on Kosterhavet's seabed analysed

[6 Dec 2011] Kosterhavet National Park was created to provide a haven for both protected species and nature lovers. Now researchers at the University of Gothenburg have analysed species living on the seabed (benthic species) in the marine national park to determine which marine areas require special protection.

An enzyme in fish can demonstrate environmental toxins

[20 Oct 2011] The level of the enzyme carbonyl reductase (CBR) is elevated in the livers of fish that have been exposed to cleaned wastewater. Scientists at the University of Gothenburg can show that CBR has properties that may make it suitable to be used as a biomarker, an early warning signal of environmental toxins. The aim of the project is to achieve better environmental monitoring.

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