The amazing complexity of ecological metacommunities

The amazing complexity of ecological metacommunities

The amazing complexity of ecological metacommunities Published: Ecosystems are hugely complex. Every animal, plant, fungus and microbe is interacting with countless others, as well as with their ever-changing environment. Understanding these intertwining relationships...
How do our kidneys influence our cardiovascular health?

How do our kidneys influence our cardiovascular health?

How do our kidneys influence our cardiovascular health? Published: The human body is a complex and interconnected system. In the Human Translational Nephrology Lab at the University of Iowa, USA, Dr Diana Jalal is investigating the links between the kidneys and the...
Ingenious solutions for outwitting plant pests

Ingenious solutions for outwitting plant pests

Ingenious solutions for outwitting plant pests Published: Pests and pathogens can be the bane of plant producers’ lives. Fortunately, there are a range of inventive remedies out there. Dr Elizabeth Lamb, from Cornell University in the US, works closely with growers to...