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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Sophie Charrasse (EVAS)
Quantitative assessment of mitochondrial morphology relevant for studies on cellular health and environmental toxicity
Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, Nov. 2023

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Claire Berticat (AE)
People who eat breakfast high in refined carbs rated less attractive, study finds
The Guardian, March 2024

Jussieu 2023 prize

The Jussieu 2023 prize was awarded to the article “How much do we know and how much do we care about genetic diversity of threatened plants ? A case study from the French flora” by Juliette Ducrettet, Sandrine Maurice et Eric Imbert
Botany Letters, Feb. 2024  (doi)

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an article by Marine Combe (AQUABIOS)
What about Current Diversity of Mycolactone-Producing-Mycobacteria? Implication for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Buruli ulcer
Int. J. Mol. Sci. Sept. 2023

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an article by Romain Weppe (PAL)
The drivers of artiodactyl mammal renewal in insular western Europe during the Eocene-Oligocene transition

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an article by Brian Chase (EnEx)
Paleolakes and socioecological implications of glacial “greening” of the South African interior
PNAS, May 2023

Next events

18/03/2024 at 11h30 am

Monday seminar

A seminar by Hamilcar Keilani |Sex and Speciation team |Genφ dept.
A genomic perspective on population structure and adaptation to aridity in the four-striped mouse

An article by Julien Claude |Macroevolution and Development team |Genφ dept.
A new Miocene and Pleistocene continental locality from Nakhon Ratchasima in Northeastern Thailand and its importance for vertebrate biogeography (doi)

11/03/2024 at 11h30 am

Monday seminar

A seminar by Christelle Hely-Alleaume |Ecosystem Dynamics, Ecology of Disturbances, Paleoclimates team |Past dept.
The slick: a new way of using process-based models to characterize biome ecosystems, assess the stability of their states and identify tipping points

A short presentation about the French Foundation for Biodiversity Research by Ophélie Ronce

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