Keyword: Department of Biology

New research shows that horses can be just as meaningful objects of affection for humans as other pets or close human beings. The way people get attached to their horse can now also be reliably assessed through a survey.

New research shows that key European Union conservation actions targeting wetland habitats help waterbirds respond to climate warming.

A recent doctoral study highlights the widespread exposure of waterbirds to various synthetic chemicals in Finland.

Researchers from the University of Padua in Italy found a juniper at Utsjoki in Finnish Lapland, which they analysed to be 1,647 years old by examining the annual rings. 

A doctoral study from the University of Turku has unveiled how colour morphs in tawny owls (Strix aluco) adapt to shifting environmental conditions. MSc Charlotte Perrault explores how grey and brown tawny owl morphs navigate the challenges posed by changing snow cover and temperature variations in northern Europe. 

How can sensitive health data be used responsibly in scientific research or how can artificial intelligence help make breakthroughs in medical research? The ECCB2024 conference brings together current themes in computational biology and international researchers in Turku, Finland. 

Doctoral researcher Nina Cossin-Sevrin studied how stress and unfavourable living conditions affect the metabolic efficiency of birds, and what effects this has on, for example, their growth or reproduction.

Discoveries made when biology meets computational sciences are revolutionising the landscape of life sciences and healthcare. Computational biology and bioinformatics are driving this transformation, helping researchers analyse vast amounts of biological data. European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) is Europe’s main event in computational biology and bioinformatics this year, bringing 600–800 experts to Turku, Finland, on 16–20 September 2024.