Main interests
Genetic regulation of behaviors that occur after consumption of psychostimulants cocaine and methamphetamine
Animal model
We use Drosophila melanogaster, a fruit fly, as a laboratory model organism
Methods
Our lab has all the basic instrumentation for performing behavioral measurements that relates to study of addiction, sleep and longevity
Discover our main activities…
We have a serious video…
…and a funny one too!
Flies in the classroom
Our project of introducing fruit flies in
the elementary and high school curriculum.
Where can you find us?
Our lab is located at the Department of Biotechnology
at the University of Rijeka. We are situated in a building
Sveucilisni odjeli on Campus Trsat,
with a beautiful view of Rijeka bay.
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
Benjamin Franklin
