Congratulations to Prof. Eva Stukenbrock on her appointment to the Leopoldina.
Her research on fungal pathogens helps us better understand evolution and protect crops.
www.evolbio.mpg.de/3882989/eva-...
#EvolutionaryBiology #Leopoldina
Women in Evolutionary Biology II brought around 80 participants together for three days of talks, posters, discussions and networking at MPI EvolBio.
Thank you to everyone who helped create such an open and supportive space for scientific exchange. Looking forward to the next edition! 🔬
Wall lizards are in the spotlight. 🦎
Recent features in The Guardian and National Geographic highlight research connected to Nathalie Feiner’s group on Mediterranean wall lizards. Biodiversity also lives within species.
www.evolbio.mpg.de/3884924/wall...
Deadline approaches: Applications for our workshop “Tracing evolution through cell lineages” are open until 29 May.
12–14 Oct 2026 | MPI EvolBio, Plön
For researchers working on cell lineages & evolution.
Apply: lnkd.in/eZnJuYcr
When does a tool become part of an individual?
In a new Perspective article, @paulbrainey.bsky.social explores “autogenic transitions in individuality” — asking when internally generated entities might become part of new evolutionary individuals.
www.evolbio.mpg.de/3885210/news...
#Evolution #AI
Bureaucracy is necessary. Unnecessary bureaucracy is not. It wastes time, erodes morale, damages wellbeing and smothers the creativity on which science depends. We need responsible governance, not administrative burden.
enviromicro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Women in Evolutionary Biology II takes place 1–3 June 2026 — and we’re delighted to spotlight this year’s keynote speakers: 🌟
Tiana Kohlsdorf, Laasya Samhita, Laura Nuño de la Rosa, Marjon de Vos, Kateryna Makova & Catalina Chaparro Pedraza
lnkd.in/erb6wQbW
#WomenInEvoBio #EvolutionaryBiology
Can noisy decision-making be an advantage?
A PNAS study shows that erratic behaviour is not always just a cognitive limitation. In strategic situations, caring less about immediate gains can provide long-term benefits.
www.evolbio.mpg.de/3882136/news...
#EvolutionaryBiology #GameTheory
New in Science Advances: A bacteriophage stayed genetically stable for months, then evolved rapidly in a new microbial community.
www.evolbio.mpg.de/3884217/viru...
@jeroenmeijer.bsky.social @paulbrainey.bsky.social @uni-jena.de @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social @bedutilh.bsky.social
Unnecessary bureaucracy is a global impediment to progress and productivity that increases stress and lowers workplace morale and motivation. In research it smothers creativity and innovation that ar...
