Possible Masters project in the CEG research group
Tuesday 13. September the Natural History Museum invited the new Master students in Biology at the University of Oslo to a presentation of potential Masers projects.... Read more.
Group of the month: The Laptev walrus – an enigmatic marine mammal
The walrus (Odobena rosmarus) is certainly one of the most fascinating arctic and enigmatic marine mammal species. It is the enormous size of the animal (it is the... Read more.
Door 22: De-extinction
When in 1990 the fascinating novel entitled ‘Jurassic Park’ by Michael Crichton was published the idea of a re-creation of extinct species was pure fiction.... Read more.
Door 9: Conservation of parasite biodiversity
Conservation of biodiversity is increasingly recognized as an important challenge, and numerous reports have addressed the ongoing loss of biodiversity and pinpointed... Read more.
Door 7: A note on the current importance of interdisciplinary approaches in Science
While in my first contribution to this Advent Calendar series, in the second I have decided to comment in an aspect that, in my view, should shape the future of... Read more.
Door 5: A book (gift) recommendation
As the festive season approaches, many of us find ourselves pondering the perfect gifts for our loved ones. Is for this reason that, in this post, I’d like... Read more.
Group of the month: Rotifera
Rotifers, or “wheel animalcules”, are an interesting group of microscopic animals (size between 0.1 and 1mm in length) commonly found both in fresh water... Read more.
Internships – an exciting opportunity for a hands-on way into science
The curriculum of academic studies is usually brimming with lectures, seminars and courses that aim at an efficient transfer of detailed knowledge. This is particularly... Read more.
Group of the Month: Monogenea
Monogeneans are a group of parasitic flatworms (Platyheminthes). The group is species-rich and systematists assign them to a class within the flatworms. Together... Read more.
Group of the Month: Diphyllobothrium
Author: Rita Austin (former group member) Known as broad or fish tapeworms, these spaghetti impersonators are some of the largest parasites that can infect humans.... Read more.