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On our knowledge pages you will find information on special fields of research at the DPZ as well as on topics that our researchers are often asked about. Find out interesting facts about primates, coronaviruses or neuroprostheses and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions!

Primates

Gelada — Male gelada (Theropithecus gelada) at Ethiopian Highlands

How can I identify primates? Who is kin to whom? And why are so many primates threatened with extinction? Find out everything you want to know here!

Biodiversity

At the DPZ we study all aspects of non-human primate biodiversity. Find out how many and which new primate species have been discovered by DPZ researchers in the last few years.

Chimera Research

A chimera is an organism that consists of cells derived from two or more different embryos. What insights are hoped to be gained from chimera research and what practical medical benefits can we expect? And are such studies ethically justifiable?

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The information on our knowledge pages is continuously updated. You are welcome to take a look again!