Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP1095154

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP1095154

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Origin of animal sensory and nervous systems: a case study in cell type evolution. The origin of the nerve cell and the nervous system allowed the first animals to interact with their biotic and abiotic environment in rapid and complex ways. These capabilities are the primary agents for success in the animal kingdom, underpinning the ability to capture food, avoid predation, and find a mate. These same nerve cells have bestowed on the human brain cognitive abilities that have driven our biological and cultural evolution. Despite the phenomenal importance of the nerve cell, we know almost nothing about its origin and early evolution. This basic research project seeks to make a major contribution towards addressing this gap in knowledge.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2010

End Date: 30-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $580,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Invertebrate Biology | Molecular Evolution | Zoology | Neurobiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Living resources (incl. impacts of fishing on non-target species) | Control of pests and exotic species | Biological sciences |

Other Keywords

Biological sciences | Control of pests and exotic species | Invertebrate Biology | Living resources (incl. impacts of fishing on non-target species) | Molecular Evolution | Neurobiology | Zoology

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