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Department of Biophysics
• Sub-department of Molecular Biophysics
• Sub-department of Applied Physics
The Department conducts research on the mechanical properties of thin-layer biological materials - biodegradable materials; studies of the biomechanics and structure of tissues as well as the functional properties of bioactive substances and nanomaterials in natural and model systems (in vivo and in vitro); molecular organization and interaction of biologically active compounds with lipid membranes.
Department of Botany and Plant Physiology
• Sub-department of Aerobiology
• Sub-department of Plant Biology
• Sub-department of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
The Department conducts research on plant biology and ecology - research in the field of micromorphology, histology and ultrastructure of plant organs; anatomy of plant secretory structures and the location of biologically active substances in the tissues of plant organs; flowering biology; the dynamics and effectiveness of nectar secretion and the assessment of nectar quality characteristics; determining the suitability of species for improving the food base of pollinating insects.
Department of Hydrobiology and Protection of Ecosystems
• Sub-department of Landscape Ecology and Nature Protection
• Sub-department of Hydrobotany
The Department conducts research on the biology and ecology of peat-bog ecosystems - research in the field of ecology and ecophysiology of aquatic microorganisms, epiphytic fauna, zoobenthos, phytoplankton, phytobenthos, zooplankton, pleuston and neuston, ichthyofauna using molecular biology techniques; trophic relationships in aquatic ecosystems; toxicological aspects of ecosystem functioning; the biology of invasive species; the ecology of polar ecosystems; restoration and protection of peat-bog ecosystems, and research in the field of landscape ecology.
Department of Zoology and Animal Ecology
• Laboratory of Environmental Bioindication
The Department conducts research in the field of biology and ecology of terrestrial zoocoenoses – research on centipedes, parasites, molluscs, birds and aquatic fauna; determination of the influence of environmental factors on selected animal organisms and biocenoses as well as utility insects; insect parasite studies; studies of specific biochemical, microbiological and molecular biomarkers at the cellular, tissue and organ levels as bio indicators of environmental pollution.