Science Across Boundaries

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SAB1 - Physiological Genomics

 

Session Description 

This session will be open to a wide variety of methods and topics within the umbrella of genomics/genome biology including studies on genomic content, structure, and expression, transcriptomics, epigenetics, metagenomics, or those focused on specific genomic elements like miRNAs or lncRNAs. We also hope to include cell biologist working on cyto-nuclear genomic interactions including chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes. The goal of the session is to bring together multi-omics researchers interested in applying these methods to study various aspects of physiology.

SAB2 - Shared Challenges And Diverse Approaches To Physiology In Conservation Across Taxonomic Boundaries

Session Description 

The session will explore various aspects of physiology in guiding or progressing biodiversity conservation in collaboration with zoos, botanic gardens and aquariums around the world, with a substantial focus on the challenges and value of using surrogate species.  

SAB3 - Cellular metabolism and individual performance: navigating from animals to plants in a changing world Organisers SAB3 - Cellular metabolism and individual performance: navigating from animals to plants in a changing world Organisers

Session Description 

In response to climate change, animals and plants must acclimate to shifting environmental conditions, often by modulating their metabolism and energetic homeostasis. These metabolic adjustments can influence individual performance, survival, and reproductive success, ultimately shaping species’ acclimation capacity. The aim of our session is to explore the cellular and metabolic adaptations that both animal and plant species have evolved to manage various environmental stressors with a particular focus on mitochondrial responses. By highlighting recent advances in this field, we seek to foster discussions on the mechanisms underlying these responses and their potential implications for biodiversity conservation in a context of global change.