How do viruses spread in the body? What happens in the brain when we orient and move in complex environments? What can we learn about evolution and behavior from our closest relatives?

At the DPZ, we research fundamental biological and biomedical questions about how the body works and about evolution and behavior using primates. We are committed to the protection of species and to improving the keeping of animals in captivity.

We combine a wide variety of methods to answer our research questions. In this mix of methods, animal experiments represent a small but essential part of the research. Whenever possible, supplementary methods are developed and used, such as cell cultures and organoids.