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AMBA - Amba project

Evolúcia a ochrana veľkoplošných primárnych ekosystémov (projekt AMBA)

Duration: 1. 1. 1998 -
Evidence number:NA
Program: UNESCO
Project leader: Mgr. Vršanský Peter PhD.

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Improving the surveillance of zoonotic pathogens associated with bats in Central Europe

Duration: 1. 3. 2024 - 28. 2. 2025
Evidence number:5001
Program: Bilaterálne - iné
Project leader: RNDr. Kazimírová Mária CSc.

PRAGMATICK - Prevention, anticipation and mitigation of tick-borne disease risk applying the DAMA protocol

Prevencia, predvídanie a zmierňovanie rizika ochorení prenášaných kliešťami pomocou protokolu DAMA

Duration: 18. 10. 2022 - 17. 10. 2026
Evidence number:CA21170
Program: COST
Project leader: RNDr. Kazimírová Mária CSc.

WIMANET - Wildlife malaria network

Sieť pre výskum malárie u divožijúcich živočíchov

Duration: 1. 9. 2023 - 30. 9. 2027
Evidence number:CA22108
Program: COST
Project leader: Mgr. Václav Radovan PhD.
Annotation:Vector-borne diseases, and emerging infectious diseases of wildlife, are major contributors to the global disease burden and of increasing concern globally. Haemosporidian parasites are ubiquitous in nature, hugely diverse, and associated with morbidity and mortality across taxa, including humans, livestock and wildlife. Many research groups globally focus on these parasites as model systems for addressing a broad range of ecological and evolutionary questions with economic and health implications. This Action will bring together individuals and research groups to focus on coordinating research objectives to which multiple groups can contribute existing datasets, meaning that questions can be addressed at a global, rather than a local or regional, scale. Ornithologists, mammologists and herpetologists have a long history of investigating haemosporidian parasites in natural populations; these studies have provided insights into host-parasite associations, parasite geographic distributions, host-switching and the context-dependence of host-parasite relationships, alongside pathogenic impacts and conservation implications of haemosporidian infections. Increasingly, research groups are investigating the vectors of these parasites, and utilising novel genetic techniques to understand parasite gene expression, among many other examples. Coordinating and sharing research efforts between groups offers huge potential for large-scale collaborative research initiatives. This Action will promote the development of a common research agenda by providing opportunities for training, collaboration and knowledge exchange, targeting diverse researchers across disciplines to foster an interdisciplinary approach, whilst also recruiting and supporting a diversity of new researchers. The Action will target stakeholders, policymakers and the general public to endorse knowledge transfer and maximise the reach of the network.

Biodiversa-plus - -

The European Biodiversity Partnership

Duration: 27. 11. 2024 - 30. 9. 2028
Evidence number:101052342
Program: Horizont Európa
Project leader: Ing. Roller Ladislav PhD.

Assessing an artificial tick feeding system as a tool in the study of borrelia-tick interactions

Využitie systému umelého kŕmenia kliešťov ako nástroj v štúdiu interakcií borélia-kliešť

Duration: 4. 3. 2024 - 28. 2. 2025
Program: Bilaterálne - iné
Project leader: Mgr. Klöcklerová Vanda PhD.

Developing novel biotic paleoclimate proxy based on size - temperature clines of subfossil non-biting midges (Insecta, Diptera, Chironomidae)

Vývoj nového biotického paleoklimatického proxy založeného na vzťahu veľkosti-teplotny subfosílnych pakomárov (Insecta, Diptera, Chironomidae)

Duration: 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2025
Evidence number: 53100001
Program: Mobility
Project leader: prof. Ing. Hamerlík Ladislav PhD.

LIFE21-NAT-SK-LI - Developing best practices in butterfly conservation in Central and Eastern Europe

Zavedenie overených postupov ochrany motýľov v strednej a východnej Európe

Duration: 1. 9. 2022 - 31. 3. 2029
Evidence number:101074487
Program: LIFE
Project leader: RNDr. Žitňan Dušan DrSc.

National Projects

BIOCIT - -

Biotické interakcie švábov v hlbinách času

Duration: 1. 8. 2024 - 31. 7. 2026
Evidence number:09I03-03-V04-00439
Program: Plán obnovy EÚ
Project leader: Mgr. Sendi Hemen PhD.

Circulation of tick-borne encephalitis virus in foci close to agricultural farms and in sylvatic sites of Slovakia

Cirkulácia vírusu kliešťovej encefalitídy v blízkosti poľnohospodárskych fariem a lesných lokalitách na Slovensku

Duration: 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2028
Evidence number:APVV-23-0247
Program: APVV
Project leader: RNDr. Kazimírová Mária CSc.

Decoding the role of microRNAs in the metabolic programming by developmental diet in Drosophila

Dešifrovanie úlohy mikroRNA v metabolickom programovaní potravou počas vývinu u drozofily

Duration: 1. 9. 2024 - 31. 8. 2026
Evidence number:09I03-03-V04-00570
Program: Plán obnovy EÚ
Project leader: Mgr. et Mgr. Klepsatel Peter PhD.

Ecology of sexual selection

Ekológia pohlavného výberu

Duration: 1. 7. 2021 - 30. 6. 2025
Evidence number:APVV-20-0081
Program: APVV
Project leader: doc. RNDr. Vidlička Ľubomír CSc.
Annotation:Models of sexual selection primarily involve Fisher's runaway sexual selection, selection for good genes, handicap principle and sexual conflict. These processes are, however, significantly influenced by global environmental change which cause direct and indirect types of environmental pollution. In this project, we use a well-known model spider species Pisaura mirabilis in which males exhibit conspicuous form of nuptial feeding (male transfer of nutrient to the female) during courtship to test whether environmental change influences evolution of mating behavior. Specifically, we will investigate both direct effects (i.e., heavy metals accumulation) and indirect effects (i.e., decreased prey availability) of environmental pollution on sexual selection. Furthermore, we deal evolutionary questions regarding physiological costs of nuptial feeding to males. Results of this investigation will have broad implications for the evolution of sexual selection in animals under environmental change.

Non-antibiotic approach for the treatment of tick-borne infections

Eliminácia kliešťami prenášaných infekcií bez použitia antibiotík

Duration: 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2028
Evidence number:APVV-23-0325
Program: APVV
Project leader: Mgr. Selyemová Diana PhD.

The environmental determinants of bird and hematophagous insect distribution under ecologically extreme conditions

Environmentálne determinanty distribúcie vtákov a hematofágneho hmyzu v ekologicky hraničných podmienkach

Duration: 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2027
Evidence number:2/0111/24
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Mgr. Václav Radovan PhD.

BioStimul - Experimental System for Wireless Stimulation and Monitoring of Selected Biological Properties and Cognitive Abilities of Drosophila melanogaster

Experimentálny systém pre bezkontaktnú stimuláciu a monitorovanie vybraných biologických vlastností a kognitívnych schopností Drosophila melanogaster

Duration: 1. 9. 2024 - 30. 6. 2027
Evidence number:APVV-23-0173
Program: APVV
Project leader: RNDr. Takáč Peter CSc.

Expression and function of calcitonin-like peptides and their receptors in ticks

Expresia a funkcia calcitonínu podobných peptidov a ich receptorov u kliešťov

Duration: 1. 7. 2022 - 30. 6. 2026
Evidence number:APVV-21-0431
Program: APVV
Project leader: Ing. Roller Ladislav PhD.
Annotation:In this project we will focus on identification, expression and functional analysis of tick peptides related to evolutionarily conserved calcitonins. In insects and vertebrates, these peptides control essential physiological functions such as water and ion balance, metabolism, feeding behaviour and reproduction. We will use the ticks Ixodes ricinus and I. scapularis as model species, as the role of neuropeptides in these vectors of dangerous pathogens is poorly understood. To elucidate signalling pathways of tick calcitonin-like peptides (CTs), we will use bioinformatics, cDNA cloning, qRT-PCR, in situ hybridisation and immunohistochemical staining with newly developed antibodies against tick CTs. Predicted receptors for CTs will be functionally characterised and their spatial and temporal expression in tick organs determined by qRT-PCR. Electrophysiological techniques and microscopic video analysis will be used to determine effects of CTs on the salivary glands, digestive tract and reproductive organs in vitro. Changes in production and activity of digestive enzymes in intestinal extracts will be analysed by Western blots. We will investigate peptide-receptor signalling pathways by suppressing expression of CTs receptors by RNA interference (RNAi). A very important part of this project is detailed analysis of effects of vaccination or CT receptor suppression by RNAi on transmission of pathogens Borrelia burgdorferi and B. afzelii. These modern and original approaches could reveal new mechanisms in tick blood feeding and reproduction, as well as very complex interactions between ticks, pathogens and hosts.

InsecTools - InsecTools: Innovative toolbox for deciphering insect responses to environmental stressors and EU-approved pesticides

Insectools: Inovatívne nástroje pre výskum odpovedí hmyzu na environmentálny stres a pesticídy schválené v EU

Duration: 1. 9. 2024 - 30. 6. 2026
Program: Plán obnovy EÚ
Project leader: Mgr. Gáliková Martina PhD.

Blood Parasites of blackcaps (Sylvia Atricapilla) and vectors: Prevalence, Diversity, and Transmission Patterns

Krvné parazity penice čiernohlavej (Sylvia atricapilla) a ich možných vektorov: prevalencia, diverzita a možnosti prenosu

Duration: 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2026
Evidence number:2/0148/24
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Mgr. Šujanová Alžbeta PhD.

Mesostigmatic mites associated with subcorticolous habitats and wood-destroying insects in Slovakia – taxonomy, ecology and chorology of the species of Digamasellidae (Acari: Parasitiformes).

Mezostigmátne roztoče so vzťahom k podkôrnym habitatom a drevokaznému hmyzu na Slovensku – taxonómia, ekológia a chorológia druhov čeľade Digamasellidae (Acari: Parasitiformes).

Duration: 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025
Evidence number:2/0007/22
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Mašán Peter PhD.

Molecular analysis, bionomy and ecology of specific groups of butterflies and sawflies.

Molekulárna analýza, bionómia a ekológia vybraných skupín denných motýľov a hrubopásych blanokrídlovcov.

Duration: 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2026
Evidence number:2/0070/23
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Ing. Roller Ladislav PhD.
Annotation:In this project, we will focus on groups of butterflies and sawflies that contain as yet unrecognised species and taxa with unclear systematics and bionomy. These are selected representatives of butterflies from the genera Pieris, Apatura and Melitaea and sawflies from the genera Pamphilius, Hinatara and Mesoneura. We will focus on: 1. clarifying the systematic position of some taxa. 2. distinguishing species within the genera studied on the basis of morphometric and molecular analyses. 3. description of the ecological requirements and bionomy of each species.

Novel pathways governing energy metabolism in Drosophila

Nové regulátory metabolizmu drozofily

Duration: 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2027
Evidence number:0103
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Mgr. Gáliková Martina PhD.

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Obesity research in fruit flies Drosophila melanogaster

Duration: 1. 9. 2024 - 30. 8. 2026
Evidence number:09I03-03-Vo2-00014
Program: Plán obnovy EÚ
Project leader: Mgr. Yadav Sanjay Ramnarayan
Annotation:Studying the metabolic phenotypes and obesity genotype on model organism Drosophila melanogaster. The insight from obesity research on Drosophila melanogaster will provide valuable information on the pathways and genes associated with obesity and its related effect on metabolism.

From genes to metabolism: Identification and characterization of novel catabolic regulators in the fruit fly model

Od génov k metabolizmu: Identifikácia a charakterizácia nových katabolických regulátorov vínnych mušiek

Duration: 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2028
Evidence number:APVV 0393
Program: APVV
Project leader: Mgr. Gáliková Martina PhD.

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Pochopenie komplexnej odpovede biodiverzity na lesný manažment: integrácia multi-taxonomického prístupu v hodnotení ekosystémových funkcií - DECISION

Duration: 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025
Evidence number:2/0097/22
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Mgr. Semelbauer Marek PhD.

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Pondy v mestskom prostredí - biodiverzita, nepôvodná biota a ekologická kvalita

Duration: 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025
Evidence number:2/0044/22
Program: VEGA
Project leader: prof. Ing. Hamerlík Ladislav PhD.

Foraging and acoustic ecology and trends of flagship bird species during global change Key

Potravná a akustická ekológia a trendy vlajkových druhov vtákov v čase globálnych zmien

Duration: 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2027
Evidence number:2/0018/24
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Darolová Alžbeta CSc.
Annotation:Rapid changes in landscape and climate during the last centuries have been largely responsible for the decline in insectivorous birds. These changes caused also decline in food and habitat diversity as well as negative range trends in several species. The food and habitat are crucial for the survival of a population, especially in specialists. The project will evaluate food parameters in relation to environmental conditions in time series in some species of insectivorous birds (genera Merops, Lanius, Galerida) and, using acoustic playback experiments, also intraspecific interactions of some species (Acrocephalus). Assessment of foraging behavior and vocalizations in specific habitats of these species will bring new, more complex scientific knowledge, help explain population and range trends and use them as indicators of landscape changes. Understanding the functional relationships of model endangered species could also improve a different approach in conservation management compared to common species.

The operation of small hydropower plants as an in-situ model for simulating the effects of climate change on stream biodiversity

Prevádzka malých vodných elektrární ako in-situ model simulujúci efekt zmeny klímy na biodiverzitu vodných tokov

Duration: 1. 1. 2024 - 31. 12. 2027
Evidence number:2/0041/24
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Mgr. Kokavec Igor PhD.

Uncovering neuropeptide control of ticks’ water homeostasis

Skúmanie neuropeptidovej regulácie vodnej homeostázy kliešťov

Duration: 1. 7. 2024 - 31. 12. 2025
Program: PostdokGrant
Project leader: Mgr. Klöcklerová Vanda PhD.

Evaluation of the territorial function of vocal signal and plumage ornament in the Common Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) by the timing of vocal activities and using behavioral experiment

Stanovenie funkcií spevu a perových ornamentov u lelka lesného (Caprimulgus europaeus) prostredníctvom časovania vokálnych aktivít a pomocou behaviorálneho experimentu

Duration: 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2026
Evidence number:1/0134/23
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Darolová Alžbeta CSc.

Unravelling the role of microRNAs in mediating the long-term effects of developmental temperature on stress tolerance and lifespan

Štúdium úlohy mikroRNA v dlhodobých účinkoch teploty počas vývinu na stresovú rezistenciu a dĺžku života

Duration: 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2028
Evidence number:APVV-23-0457
Program: APVV
Project leader: Mgr. et Mgr. Klepsatel Peter PhD.

EVOCO3 - Cockroaches from amber III

Šváby zo svetových jantárov III

Duration: 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025
Evidence number:0133/22
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Mgr. Vršanský Peter PhD.

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The analysis of neuropeptide-receptor signaling pathways in ticks

Duration: 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2028
Evidence number:APVV-23-0168
Program: APVV
Project leader: RNDr. Žitňan Dušan DrSc.

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Úloha bioindikátorov v identifikácii antropogénne vyvolaných zmien vodno-vzdušného režimu v pôdach s rôznym spôsobom využitia

Duration: 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2026
Evidence number:1/0315/23
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Mgr. Mangová Barbara PhD.

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Úloha receptorov pre neuropeptidy pri regulácii vnútorných orgánov kliešťov

Duration: 1. 1. 2023 - 31. 12. 2026
Evidence number:2/0037/23
Program: VEGA
Project leader: RNDr. Žitňan Dušan DrSc.

DevAccliM - Developmental Acclimation of Metabolism in the Fruit Fly Model

Vývinová aklimácia v modeli vínnych mušiek NextGenerationEU

Duration: 1. 7. 2024 - 30. 12. 2025
Program: Plán obnovy EÚ
Project leader: Mgr. Gáliková Martina PhD.

The role of lizards, hedgehogs and hard ticks in the ecology of dangerous bacterial and protozoan vector borne pathogens in urban and suburban conditions of Slovakia

Význam jašteríc, ježov a ixodových kliešťov v ekológii nebezpečných, vektormi prenášaných bakteriálnych a protozoárnych patogénov v urbánnych a suburbánnych podmienkach Slovenska

Duration: 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025
Evidence number:2/0004/22
Program: VEGA
Project leader: MVDr. Didyk Yuliya PhD.
Annotation:Species interactions within ecological communities are the main reason for the emergence of new infectious diseases that an increasingly changing due to anthropogenic influences and climate change (1,2). These changes seen in most city areas, which are characterized by an urban environment. In most modern epidemics, environmental factors play a more important role in the development of the disease than the evolutionary changes of pathogens or hosts (3). It is very important to understand the ecology of vectors and host reservoirs, which play an important role in the emergence and success of parasite transmission (4,5). We propose to investigate the circulation of medically and veterinary important tick-borne pathogens, with the focus on the role of vector and host ecology in urban and suburban conditions in Slovakia. Lizards and hedgehogs as model groups from city agglomerates in association with hard ticks and tick-borne pathogens are of paramount importance to public health and wildlife protection (6,7).

INFOTICK - Getting the right info on ticks

Získanie pravdivých informácií o kliešťoch

Duration: 1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2027
Evidence number:APVV-22-0372
Program: APVV
Project leader: Mgr. Rusňáková Tarageľová Veronika PhD.

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Zraniteľnosť vybraných prírodne a antropogénne narušených ekosystémov vo vzťahu k prebiehajúcej zmene klímy

Duration: 1. 1. 2022 - 31. 12. 2025
Evidence number:1/0392/22
Program: VEGA
Project leader: Ing. Šustek Zbyšek CSc.

Projects total: 38