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Amazon mollies manage to maintain a healthy genome even without sexual reproduction. A new study, in which a team from the University of Würzburg was involved, shows which mechanisms are responsible for this.

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have identified a considerable number of wild bee species on the Hubland Campus. Some of the university's measures provide suitable habitats and thus promote biodiversity.

Villages can provide important habitats for insects. A new study by the University of Würzburg shows which areas in rural settlements are particularly rich in species – and where there is still room for improvement.

Up to half of the insects in the Amazon region could be exposed to life-threatening heat levels due to progressive, anthropogenic global warming. This is shown by a recent study by the universities of Würzburg and Bremen.

To improve their chances of survival, animals must learn – and that can be dangerous. A new study from the University of Würzburg shows how gradual learning under parental supervision can reduce these risks.

When searching for food, most insects specifically head for flowers that promise them the best yield. Researchers from the Universities of Konstanz and Würzburg have now shown how bumblebees orientate themselves.

Whether people follow a general trend when choosing a partner or consciously decide against it has a noticeable impact on the diversity of phenotypes to choose from. This is shown by a new study by the University of Würzburg.

How is biodiversity among Bavaria's insects changing - and why? Researchers at the University of Würzburg are now using the Karla.Natur database of the Bavarian State Office for the Environment to model future trends.

A research team at the University of Würzburg has deciphered another aspect of poxviral gene activation. The study reveals a unique viral mechanism: a molecular ring anchors the viral copying machine to the DNA.

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have shown that dung beetles suffer in canopy openings that have been deliberately created to promote biodiversity. Rising temperatures are significantly exacerbating the problem.

The cancer gene MYC camouflages tumours by suppressing alarm signals that normally activate the immune system. This finding from a new study offers a promising way to improve existing cancer therapies as well as develop new ones.

According to a new study by the University of Würzburg, Bavarian meadows are the most monotonous insect habitats. Surprisingly, fields and settlements often offer more diversity than grassland.

Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the most pressing challenges of our time. With Trees4Adapt, the European Union has launched a project to address these challenges – with the University of Würzburg as a partner.

A functional sperm tail is essential for successful reproduction. Defects in its development often lead to infertility. This is also shown by a recent international study involving researchers from Würzburg.

When ant pupae are infected by pathogens, they change their body odour. In this way, they warn the colony of the risk of infection - and thus seal their death.