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Current NEWS from the LIB cosmos

From newly discovered animal species to treasures of historical collections, from environmental changes to nature conservation in the Anthropocene, from the opening of a special exhibition to a panel discussion: you will find all the latest information here. We also offer current press releases for download in the press area.

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  • Knowledge Transfer, Museums, Research

    Inflammation promotes evolutionary innovation in “pregnant” ricefishes

    By combining anatomical and molecular analyses, the researchers found that cells and signaling pathways involved in the formation of the ricefish plug usually control inflammation.

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  • Press releases, Research

    Social behavior of the honeybee helped to colonize vast areas of the globe

    Closing the knowledge gap on honeybee evolution is important to understand the evolution and genetics of this globally very important pollinator.

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  • Press releases, Research

    World Arachnid Catalogue promotes borderless research

    Borderless arachnid research: With the World Arachnid Catalog, a new international research platform for almost all arachnids has now been launched.

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  • Research

    LIB researcher describes new predatory snail species from Rhodes

    Two Greek islands, two different predatory snails: Bernhard Hausdorf described a predatory snail from Rhodes, which had previously been erroneously identified with a species from Crete.

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  • Research

    LIB researcher calls for more efficient species protection

    In a perspective article, Prof. Dr Bernhard Hausdorf discusses conflicts between species conservation goals and the measures needed to achieve them.

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  • Research

    Dinosaurs in the spotlight: What did these long-extinct animals eat?

    “The Hamburg dinosaurs will play a key role in the project.” Humboldt Fellow Emanuel Tschopp wants to learn more about the way of life of the long-necked dinosaurs through analysis of the wear and replacement of their teeth.

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