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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...
26 May 2025 | News
Nocturnal pollinators just as important as their daytime colleagues
For over 60 years, scientists have tried to determine whether plants are pollinated primarily during the day or at night — without reaching a clear conclusion. Now, a major researc...
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...