The Gene Perturbation platform is equipped with the necessary equipment for the transformation and culture of embryos of marine organisms.
The area is equipped with: a puller to prepare microinjection needles, an electroporator and three microinjection setups necessary for the transformation of zygotes.
Refrigerated incubators and a thermostatic chamber (walk-in) are also available, for the growth of embryos at the required temperature (typically 15, 18 and 20°C).  

Managere: Mara Francone
mara.francone@szn.it
Extension #353

Second floor EAST Wing, #244,  #246 

The Physiology and Behavior area is devoted to research in fields including physiology, neuroscience and behavior of marine organisms, with a focus on the evaluation of neural and behavioral plasticity. This is organized into three dedicated platforms:

• Histology
• Behavioral and morphological analysis
• Electrophysiology

Manager: Pamela Imperadore 

pamela.imperadore@szn.it
Extension #232

First Floor EAST Wing

The Microscopic Observations platform is equipped with four systems: 
2 microscopes, both with visible light and fluorescence; 
2 stereomicroscopes (brightfield and fluorescence).

Manager: Mara Francone
mara.francone@szn.it
Extension #353

Second floor EAST Wing, #245

The Developmental Molecular Biology area is dedicated to the analysis and study of the regulatory mechanisms that govern development of marine organisms. This includes the following dedicated platforms:

• Electrophoresis and PCR
• Centrifugation and Ultracentrifugation
• Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification

Manager: Alessandro Amoroso

alessandro.amoroso@szn.it
Extension #345

First Floor EST Wing	Second Floor EST Wing