Comparative Developmental Biology

The Hejnol Team at two locations

Comparative Developmental Biology in Bergen, Norway and Jena, Germany

Welcome to our project.

The fascinating and endangered animal diversity on this planet is far from understood. We want to contribute to the understanding and share our dedication to these organisms…

Embryos…

Animal live begins with an embryo. A highly controlled but evolutionary versatile program is performing the making of an animal. A concert of interactions and networks makes the shape despite the chemical and physical constraints.

We want to understand the evolutionary changes that give rise to the vast disparity of forms