Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Ecology & Evolution
Fire is already Weakening the Worlds Carbon Sinks
As global temperatures hit 1.3°C, fires are already disrupting ecosystems and limiting their ability to absorb carbon. Climate policy must recognize how fires affect remaining carbon budgets as well as fires impact on people and the planet, even before reaching the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target.
Unravelling the bioactive potential of a bacterial symbiont of a tropical bird
Novel Amycolatopsis sp. PS_44_ISF1 isolated from the uropygial gland of Pachycephala schlegelii possesses the ability to produce a series of bioactive compounds, including two novel families of metabolites. Our study exemplifies the underexplored chemical potential of bacterial symbionts of birds.
Behind the paper: Untangling Zebrafish Genetic Annotation of TCOF1 and NOLC1
Our research journey began with an intriguing paradox: two genes, TCOF1 and NOLC1, critical for ribosomal RNA processing and nucleolar function, were confusingly annotated in zebrafish databases....
The NEREA Augmented Observatory: an integrative approach to marine coastal ecology
This post shares the story behind our recent Scientific Data paper, detailing the creation of the NEREA Augmented Observatory. Discover how we overcame challenges, innovated data collection, and collaborated to advance marine ecological research in the Gulf of Naples.
