BackgroundAcross the tree of life, multicellularity has repeatedly evolved within some clades, such as the greenalgae, but not within other clades. Why has multicellularity …
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 …
Are you interested in mammals? Do you want to study evolution? We are looking for a Master student to work with an exciting project …
There are two subspecies of willow warblers Phylloscopus trochilus breeding in Sweden. In autumn, the southern subspecies P. t. trochilus migrates over the Iberian …
Did you ever wonder why there are so many variation in flowers and their colors? Flower color is one of the most striking traits …
We are looking for a Master student interested in evolutionary ecology, quantitative genetics, macroevolution and biodiversity to join Tsuboi’s lab studying wing morphology of …