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9 May 2025 | News
Unicellular green algae may carry giant virus DNA in their genome
Humans and animals are not the only ones affected by viruses. Unicellular organisms can also be attacked. In a new study, scientists establish that green algae can carry latent gia...
7 May 2025 | News
Biologist receives million SEK grant to support Baltic Sea cod stocks
17 Apr 2025 | News
CERN’s Breakthrough Physics Prize highlights Lund University’s global impact
The global scientific community celebrates a major achievement as CERN’s four flagship experiments—ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb—receive the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Ph...
8 Apr 2025 | News
Reptiles are brightest in open habitats
Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter colouration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The resu...
3 Apr 2025 | News
Migrating roach have sharper eyesight
Roach that migrate between different lakes and water courses have larger pupils and better eyesight than roach that stay in one place. The adaptation makes it easier for the red-ey...