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We are seeking a Master’s student for a 30, 45, or 60 credit thesis opportunity starting Summer 2026 to explore habitat-sharing among wild pollinators …
We are seeking a Master’s student for a 30, 45, or 60 credit thesis opportunity starting Spring / Summer 2026 to explore the relationship …
Much like us, when a bird is sick, it reduces activity, stops eating and loses weight. This is a core part of the immune …
I am searching for a master student that would like to do their master thesis project with me, possibly Ola Olsson, and Anne-Maarit Hekkala …
Increasing evidence suggests that the community of microbes located within the gastrointestinal tract of vertebrates – the “gut microbiome” – is a crucial determinant …
Climate warming is especially pronounced in Arctic regions, where ecosystems are experiencing stronger and faster changes than the global average. This leads not only …
Do plants living in contrasting climates carry genetic signatures of adaptation? This project investigates two natural populations of Iris atropurpurea growing under Mediterranean and …
The impact of social factors on migratory behaviours in birds is of key interest globally. For example, migratory birds spend substantial time at stopovers …
Project suggestion Supervisor: Allan Rasmusson, Molecular Bioscience, Dept. Biology, LU Many fungal species of the genus Trichoderma live in symbiosis with plant roots. The …
Bees are extraordinary navigators -- using only a few learning flights, bees are able to build internal memories of their visual surroundings that allow …
Project information: Soil fungi are key drivers of biogeochemical cycles through their roles in organic matter decomposition and plant nutrition via mycorrhizal symbioses. Their …
Many flowering plants rely on visual and chemical signals to attract pollinators. Food-deceptive orchids attract their pollinators without offering nectar rewards, instead exploiting pollinator …
The average reproductive performance of birds has been shown to be lower in polluted areas (Eeva & Lehikoinen, 1995; Peach et al, 2008, Barton …
Background Across the tree of life, multicellularity has repeatedly evolved within some clades, such as the green algae, but not within other clades. Why …
Bird migration is to a large degree a nocturnal affair, as many birds start their migratory flights soon after sunset and fly until early …
Light is a powerful cue that guides and controls much of life on earth. Sunlight also follows a predictable and steady schedule, at least …
Global changes, including climate warming and habitat change, are posing unprecedented and accelerating threats to biodiversity and functioning of high-altitude and -latitude ecosystems. Nonetheless, …
Environmental conditions in cities differ in many regards from nearby natural areas, providing many challenges for the animals living there. As a result, urban …
Imagine hiking in the trailless wilderness of northern Sweden. You leave your tent to admire the scenery. After passing the first mossy hill you …