Themes
Our research activities are grouped under themes which encompass the research strengths of the School.
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Behavioural, evolutionary and physiological ecology »
Research at the Research School of Biology covers all aspects of the ecology-evolution cycle.![](https://biology.anu.edu.au/files/styles/anu_doublenarrow_440_248/public/nautilus_bioinfo2_0.jpg?itok=MhwTTSNU)
Bioinformatics and bio-mathematical modelling »
Using mathematical approaches to biological problems underpins many research approaches to understand how plants operate.![](https://biology.anu.edu.au/files/styles/anu_doublenarrow_440_248/public/Septoria-nodorum-blotch-fungus-invading-a-wheat-leaf-Photo-Kasia-Clarke-ACNFP-700KB-2.1.jpg?itok=3khnRbAN)
Host-microbe biology »
Several groups in RSB, spanning all three Divisions, work on topics at the interface between microbes and their host.![](https://biology.anu.edu.au/files/styles/anu_doublenarrow_440_248/public/Plasmodium_malariae_3.1.jpg?itok=nsEtJ0pM)
Parasitology »
Parasites can infect humans, animals and plants causing severe problems such as Malaria and reduced crop production.![](https://biology.anu.edu.au/files/styles/anu_doublenarrow_440_248/public/stromatolites-Warwick1.3.jpg?itok=tXGvfXd6)