Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Ecology & Evolution
“Effective interactions” shape the evolution of drug resistance (and much more)
In a new study, we examine how global epistasis—where gene-gene interactions follow a tractable pattern—is shaped by the environment, and defines how drug resistance evolves in malaria. This may allow us to better predict and control adaptive evolution at the molecular level.
When is a loss a gain? Decoding annelids dietary secrets ~630 million years ago
Explore our Nature Communications study unraveling annelids' ancient secrets. We decode sterol evolution in animals’ ancient ancestor at the dawn of their evolution.
How many species are in your house?
Most ecologists are oblivious to the shockingly high biodiversity in front of their eyes every day. Our new paper explores the astonishing biodiversity in an urban Australian home - a house of a thousand species.
Plants that live longer mast stronger
The benefits of masting are well-documented, but the costs are underexplored. Here, we found that plant traits promoting long lifespan are associated with stronger masting, supporting the prediction that masting is more common in long-lived species where costs of skipped reproduction are reduced.
Unveiling Earth's Ancient Mysteries: The Astonishing Rhynie Chert Fossils
We invite you to imagine a world over 400 million years ago, a time when Life on Earth was vastly different from what we know today. The Rhynie Chert, an iconic geological site in Scotland, offers a captivating glimpse into this distant past, holding secrets of an ancient terrestrial environment.
