Ecology and Evolutionary Biology News Archive
Adaptation to freshwater and hatchery environments in Atlantic salmon
2021-01-14
Atlantic salmon populations are declining throughout their native range, which historically stretched from Long Island Sound, New York to northern Québec in the western Atlantic Ocean.
How to minimize the impacts of sensory pollution on animals
2020-05-04
A recent paper published in Nature Ecology & Evolution proposed a novel theoretical framework to identify the mechanisms behind sensory pollution (masking, distracting, misleading).
The road not taken: host infection status influences parasite host-choice
2020-01-15
Two roads diverged in a green pond And some parasites take the road less parasitized
Experiment in energy efficiency with Ross Reserve caretaker's cabin
2019-12-17
An experiment is underway in energy efficiency with caretaker's cabin.
Conservation and disease in tropical amphibians
2019-08-30
The fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has been associated with severe declines and extinctions of amphibians around the world.
An invasive species is most successful with high resources and infectious disease
2019-04-17
An adult Daphnia lumholtzi. This species has invaded many lakes throughout the United States.
Smithsonian Channel Features Prof. Fernandez-Juricic's Research
2019-01-24
Prof. Fernandez-Juricic’s research is featured in a Smithsonian Channel documentary
Insights magazine features Dr. Ximena Bernal
2018-10-01
FROG-BITING FLIES TAP INTO MATING CALLS TO TARGET PREY
Millions of birds die in collisions each year, but lights could change that
2018-09-27
Millions of birds die each year in collisions with planes, and airports have used everything from fireworks to herding dogs to scare them away.
Dr. Dennis Minchella awarded the 2018 American Society of Parastologists' Distinguished Service Award
2018-07-10
Minchella awarded 2018 American Society of Parastologists' Distinguished Service Award
Kerry Rabenold Pavilion about to become a net-zero energy building
2018-06-29
Kerry Rabenold Pavilion about to become a net-zero energy building
Parasites make the world go 'round
2018-06-04
Parasites and their impact on ecosystem nutrient cycling.
Ocean-migrating trout adapt to freshwater environment in 120 years
2018-05-31
Steelhead trout, a member of the salmon family that live and grow in the Pacific Ocean, genetically adapted to the freshwater environment of Lake Michigan in less than 120 years.
Hummingbirds use low acuity vision to dock into flowers
2018-05-29
Hummingbirds use low acuity vision to dock into flowers
Female’s sensory physiology affects her preference for different types of males
2018-05-23
Mate choice in the eye and ear of the beholder? Female multimodal sensory configuration influences her preferences.
Repeat spawning come with tradeoffs for trout
2018-04-27
Spawn till you die: life history variation is maintained by fitness trade-offs and negative frequency dependence
Tropical carnivores stay social in a temperate environment
2018-03-05
Tropical carnivores stay social in a temperate environment
What makes a multimodal signal attractive?
2018-02-13
What makes a multimodal signal attractive?
The sensory substrate of multimodal animal communication: are females sensory ‘specialists’ or ‘generalists’?
2018-02-13
The sensory substrate of multimodal animal communication: are females sensory ‘specialists’ or ‘generalists’?
Genetic diversity can “rescue” amphibians from a deadly pathogen
2018-02-02
Genetic diversity can “rescue” amphibians from a deadly pathogen
Bird females see male signals differently
2018-01-25
Testing a key assumption in animal communication: between-individual variation in female visual systems alters perception of male signals
The blind gap in avian binocular vision
2017-09-21
Study shows that the evolution of binocular vision in birds is not just about what birds can see but also about what they cannot.
Hawk-eyed songbirds
2017-06-12
Hawks and falcons have been portrayed as examples of animals with magnificent vision in the animal kingdom.
Collective animal behavior models revisited
2016-12-19
Biologists and engineers have been interested in collective animal behavior for decades, because establishing the rules animals use to coordinate their behavior with group mates can have multiple applied applications.
Impact of Drought on Disease using a Human Parasite System
2016-11-10
Alyssa Gleichsner, an EEB graduate student, Jessica Cleveland, a recent Purdue undergraduate, and Dennis Minchella published a study in the journal Evolution which investigates the impact of drought on disease using a human-parasite system.
Dr. Catherine Searle paper published: “Population density, not host competence, drives patterns of disease in an invaded community”
2016-09-26
Dr. Catherine Searle paper published in the American Society of Naturalists.
Delving into Host-Parasite Interactions
2016-08-16
Delving into Host-Parasite Interactions
Principles for integrating sensory biology and animal behavior to protect and manage wildlife
2016-07-08
Principles for integrating sensory biology and animal behavior to protect and manage wildlife
Collaboration between biologists and engineers leads to new software to measure the morphology of the centers of acute vision in vertebrates
2016-05-05
Collaboration between biologists and engineers leads to new software to measure the morphology of the centers of acute vision in vertebrates
Professor Jeffrey Dukes named AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute Public Engagement Fellow
2016-04-22
Professor Jeffrey Dukes named AAAS Leshner Leadership Institute Public Engagement Fellow
Rising CO2 levels reduce protein in crucial pollen source for bees
2016-04-14
Rising CO2 levels reduce protein in crucial pollen source for bees
Name that song - Biology professor tailors playlist to day’s lecture
2016-01-19
Name that song - Biology professor tailors playlist to day’s lecture
Including plant acclimation to temperature change improves climate models
2015-12-08
Including plant acclimation to temperature change improves climate models
Bio senior mixed research, study abroad for full Science experience
2015-11-30
Bio senior mixed research, study abroad for full Science experience
Assistant Professor Mark Christie receives Great Lakes Fisheries Commission Grant
2015-11-04
Assistant Professor Mark Christie receives Great Lakes Fisheries Commission Grant
Alyssa Gleichsner receives award for her presentation at the Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists
2015-07-08
Alyssa Gleichsner receives award for her presentation at the Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists
Dr. Minchella helps send off 30 Biology graduates!
2015-05-18
Dr. Minchella helps send off 30 Biology graduates!
Evolution in action: Mate competition weeds out GM fish from population
2015-05-08
Evolution in action: Mate competition weeds out GM fish from population
2015 Umbarger Outstanding Graduate Student
2015-04-08
2015 Umbarger Outstanding Graduate Student
Disturbed ecosystems more sensitive to climate change?
2015-04-01
Disturbed ecosystems more sensitive to climate change?
Song complexity determines high frequency hearing in birds
2015-03-16
Song complexity determines high frequency hearing in birds
Spring 2015 Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Award Winners
2015-02-23
Spring 2015 Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Award Winners
Congratulations to Dr. Emery and Dr. Zhou on their PRF Travel Grants
2014-12-17
Congratulations to Dr. Emery and Dr. Zhou on their PRF Travel Grants
A Rubric for Diagnosing Knowledge of Experimental Design
2014-12-03
A Rubric for Diagnosing Knowledge of Experimental Design
Song type affects hearing sensitivity in sparrows
2014-11-18
Song type affects hearing sensitivity in sparrows
A new eye tracker for understanding how animals use their eyes
2014-11-04
A new eye tracker for understanding how animals use their eyes
Professor Dukes selected to lead Purdue Climate Change Research Center
2014-10-21
Professor Dukes selected to lead Purdue Climate Change Research Center
Nicole Biddinger is among 5 students who are moving the world forward with their Purdue education.
2014-10-14
Nicole Biddinger is among 5 students who are moving the world forward with their Purdue education.
Researchers uncover structure of enzyme that makes plant cellulose
2014-09-25
Researchers uncover structure of enzyme that makes plant cellulose
How much a host moves can affect disease severity
2014-09-12
How much a host moves can affect disease severity
Bio soph gets minor planet named after her
2014-08-05
Bio soph gets minor planet named after her
Sanyal, Hale and Sirohi awarded Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Scholarship
2014-08-01
Sanyal, Hale and Sirohi awarded Yeunkyung Woo Achieve Excellence Travel Scholarship
Professor Jeff Dukes recently organized INTERFACE meeting in Beijing
2014-06-16
Professor Jeff Dukes recently organized INTERFACE meeting in Beijing
Bio student creates a 'Capitol' research poster
2014-04-25
Bio student creates a 'Capitol' research poster
Parasites change life history of snails
2014-04-22
Parasites change life history of snails
Drs. Morry and Maria Levy receive College of Engineering Faculty Awards of Excellence
2014-04-10
Drs. Morry and Maria Levy receive College of Engineering Faculty Awards of Excellence
Purdue trustees approve faculty promotions
2014-04-09
Purdue trustees approve faculty promotions
Dr. Eichinger named Murphy Award winner
2014-03-26
Dr. Eichinger named Murphy Award winner
Dr. Nancy Emery chosen as College of Science Faculty Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Teaching by an Assistant Professor
2014-03-19
Dr. Nancy Emery chosen as College of Science Faculty Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Teaching by an Assistant Professor
Gene swapping: Hosts and parasites share more than food
2014-03-17
Gene swapping: Hosts and parasites share more than food
Love bites: midges and bats attack frogs while they are trying to attract a mate
2014-02-19
Love bites: midges and bats attack frogs while they are trying to attract a mate
My eyespots are up here: Expert says peacocks' legs, lower feathers and dance attract most attention during courtship
2014-02-07
My eyespots are up here: Expert says peacocks' legs, lower feathers and dance attract most attention during courtship
Is leaving home the best choice for kangaroo rats?
2013-12-16
Is leaving home the best choice for kangaroo rats?
Prairie birds have retinas configured to look upwards
2013-12-03
Prairie birds have retinas configured to look upwards
House Sparrows tweak auditory system seasonally
2013-11-01
House Sparrows tweak auditory system seasonally
Dr. Fernandez-Juricic to give College of Science Research Award Lecture - April 29, 2013 - 3:00 pm - LWSN 1142
2013-04-24
Dr. Fernandez-Juricic to give College of Science Research Award Lecture - April 29, 2013 - 3:00 pm - LWSN 1142
Ross Biological Reserve: A living laboratory
2012-07-25
Ross Biological Reserve: A living laboratory
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