The Institute of Evolutionary Science of Montpellier (ISEM) is a research institution focusing on biodiversity origins, dynamics and the associated evolutionary mechanisms and processes.
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Research at ISEM

Field, experimental and theoretical research on fundamental evolutionary biology issues concerns both current and past biodiversity, while encompassing a broad range of organisms and environments. This fundamental research dovetails with applied and predictive research on a major 21st century scientific and social issue in interaction with the humanities, medicine and society – to what extent is biodiversity able to cope with global change?

Science for all

Are you interested in biological evolution and ecology but not a specialist? Here you will find podcasts, films, videos, books and events that discuss our research and how it relates to current scientific and social issues such as the biodiversity crisis, human medicine, animal health and climate change.
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Latest news

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Alexandra Alvergne (AE)
Integrating the environmental and genetic architectures of mortality and aging

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Christelle Hély
Forest Fire Season, UNJA Postgraduate Program Holds Public Lecture “Forest and Fire Management” Presenting Resource Persons from France
Jambi University, Sept. 2024

Science

Reyes Luelmo et Anna Ejarque
Iberian Paleoflora and Paleovegetation. Vol III – Holocene. 887 p.p.
Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, July 2024

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an article by Walter Finsinger (DEEP)
Change? What Change? Putting rates of palaeoecological change into context can inform ecosystem restoration
Biogeosciences, Apr. 2024

ESEB Distinguished Fellow talk

Ophélie Ronce will discuss Evolutionary Potential in Structured Populations
Virtual conference ESEB Juin 2024

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an article by Nelly Godefroy (BEM)
A comparative ultrastructure study of the tardigrade Ramazzottius varieornatus in the hydrated state, after desiccation and during the process of rehydration
PLOS ONE, Juin 2024

Next events

18/11/2024 at 9.30 am

Monday seminar

Monday seminar New schedule
2 teams 2 presentations

04/11/2024 at 9.30 am

Monday seminar

Ana Balcarcel, DBA team
Brain evolution in the domestic dog and its relationship to breed function and behavior

One of ISEM's primary missions is to train future generations of researchers, teachers and experts in evolutionary biology, ecology and biodiversity sciences.

Education & training

ISEM offers research internships and PhD theses throughout the year