By decoding genes, we can discover hidden traces of life, whether from animals, plants, fungi, or microorganisms.
The exhibition “Breaking the Code” shows how modern methods – from paternity testing to eDNA from water, soil, and air – provide new insights into biodiversity. They reveal what would otherwise remain hidden: migrating wild animals, rare plants, and inconspicuous fungi.
To complement the texts and illustrations in the exhibition, ten researchers give a personal insight into their work in short video messages in “Meet the Scientists”.
Part of this exhibition is accessible virtually here. We wish you an exciting journey of discovery.
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- Project and production management: Michèle Kaennel Dobbertin
- Deputy project manager, “Meet the Scientists” videos: Haoyun Liu
- Contributing researchers: Camille Albouy, Kurt Bollmann, Benjamin Dauphin, Sabine Fink, Aline Frossard, Christine Grossen, Andrin Gross, Felix Gugerli Künzle, Martin Gossner, Rolf Holderegger, Flurin Leugger, Martina Peter, Loïc Pellissier, Simone Prospero, Valentin Queloz, Christian Rellstab, Markus Schlegel, Anouk Taucher
- Animated film “Melting Traces” (in German with subtitles) and drawings: Lena Hochhuth, Basel
- Computer game “Oak or Oak?”: Mariia Fedorchenko, Young ‘n’ Rising, ETH Zurich
- Programming “Meet the Scientists”: Edgar Silva Matos, Young ‘n’ Rising, ETH Zurich
Many thanks to Mira Portmann (coordinator of URPP Evolution in Action, University of Zurich) for facilitating the smooth and free acquisition of the exhibition furniture.