Caspian terns (Hydroprogne caspia) are long-lived migratory seabirds and constitute the largest tern species in the world. We are currently looking for a dedicated …
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Caspian terns (Hydroprogne caspia) are long-lived migratory seabirds and constitute the largest tern species in the world. We are currently looking for a dedicated …
Plants transitioned onto land approximately 500 million years ago. Since their transition to land, plants have undergone enormous morphological and molecular adaptation, to fit …
Project suggestions Supervisor(s): Allan Rasmusson, Bradley Dotson, Dept. Biology, LU Many fungal species of the genus Trichoderma live in symbiosis with plant roots. The …
Pollinating insects, such as wild bees, are declining worldwide, threatening pollination of both wild plants and agricultural crops. The main reason for these declines …
In recent decades, populations of many wild bird species have declined dramatically worldwide due to many factors associated with urbanisation. Climate change, induced by …
Long-term pair bonds are common in many large long-lived bird species but do also occur in small short-lived passerines. Mate retention and ‘divorce’ have …
Pollutions from urban, industrial, and agricultural activities put ecological health at risk due to contamination and accumulation in wildlife and humans. Widespread effect of …
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form symbiosis with approximately 80% of land plants. The arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis has been extensively studied, however, most studies have …
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form symbiosis with approximately 80% of land plants. The arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis has been extensively studied, however, there is little …
Transcriptional factors (TF) are vital regulatory elements that under certain conditions bind to DNA and alter the rate of gene transcription and expression (Latchman 1993). These …
MSc project in Evolutionary Biology Food availability is a key aspect of the environment for arguably most species. It affects how organisms allocate their …
MSc project in Evolutionary Biology Evolution happens constantly all around us. This fast, contemporary evolution can allow populations to adapt and persist or lead …
Are you interested in sustainable development and seafood of the future?Souto Ocean Culture, Department of Process and Life Science Engineering at LTH, and Marint …
Over the last century, climate and land-use changes have altered ecosystems, shifted species distributions toward higher latitudes and altitudes, and led to changes in …
To navigate effectively, an animal must align its body with its intended target and adjust its course as needed. In insects, this critical navigational …
Urban vegetation is crucial to sustain urban biodiversity and ecosystem services to urban inhabitants (Gómez-Baggethun & Barton 2013), e.g. temperature and water regulation and …
The Wood White – Leptidea sinapis (Linnaeus,1758) – and the Cryptic Wood White – Leptidea juvernica Williams,1946 – are two species of butterflies found …
Tumors are associated with elevated mutation rate. In Drosophila melanogaster flies, it is possible to use transgenic strains to tune the mutation rate in …
Being good at learning may seem universally beneficial. But is it? First, you can make mistakes. Second, there may be physiological costs associated with …