and can only be stretched to twice its length due to the different treatment it is given. In contrast, the spider’s combed silk is extremely extensible. It can be stretched to 14 times its original length [...] parts of the webs. Such large differences in mechanical properties have previously only been attributed to differences in protein composition. The study has now shown for the first time that cribellate spiders [...] prey, but as supporting threads for the web. The catching ladder made of combed silk is then attached to these supporting threads. Nevertheless, the odd-clawed spiders’ uncombed threads are much more elastic

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scientific quality and the nice atmosphere in the working group inspired her to apply for the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship to pursue her own project. “I believe the high standards of scientific research [...] master’s degree in Plant Diversity from the University of Reading (United Kingdom) in 2011. She went on to work at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL in Switzerland before [...] the synergistic collaborations with other research groups make Greifswald a very stimulating place to work” says Alba, who will also collaborate with the Experimental Plant Ecology group led by Prof. Jürgen

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structural conditions to enable the intake of colleagues at risk. However, there is still a long way to go - from more funding programmes to more realistic selection criteria to support possibilities in [...] for me to become part of the academic community at the University of Greifswald. I am grateful to the Philipp Schwartz Initiative and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for this opportunity to continue [...] lead contact of the local SAR group. ‘The ‘Scholars at Risk’ network, which includes more than 500 academic institutions from all over the world, also helps not to forget those colleagues who have to live

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type) are vital to the cellular iron metabolism. If this class is no longer in full working order it leads to a loss of essential iron cofactors such as haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is needed to transport oxygen [...] able to help people with cancer. By slowing the course of neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease on the one hand, we would also be able to use the finding to encourage [...] protein classes belonging to the glutaredoxin family are present in nearly all living organisms. Both classes are important for the energy metabolism in cells. The proteins belonging to the first class (CGFS

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consists of Dzaneta Kaunaite and Dr. Fabian Schmitt. You can contact us at forschungsdaten@uni-greifswald.de at any time. We would be happy to arrange a personal consultation. Die Universitätsbibliothek

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in society and social activities, as well as overcoming personal restrictions and hurdles related to special life situations. During the ceremony, Falko Mahnhardt, a representative of Debeka, and the [...] Clemens Steinert is currently studying Protestant Theology. A Deutschlandstipendium scholarship amounts to € 300/month and is granted for a period of at least one year. Half of the sum is provided by the national [...] from companies, foundations, societies and private individuals. This year, the University would like to thank the following scholarship donors: apoBank-Stiftung Apothekerkammer Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Dr

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and social activities, as well as overcoming personal restrictions and hurdles that occur in life due to special situations. During the ceremony, donor Mirko Bröcker from the Anklam Extrakt GmbH and scholarship [...] funding programme. Ms Barzen is studying Human Medicine. A Deutschlandstipendium scholarship amounts to € 300/month and is granted for a period of at least one year. Half of the sum is provided by the national [...] from companies, foundations, societies and private individuals. This year, the University would like to thank the following scholarship donors: Anklam Extrakt GmbH apoBank-Stiftung Apothekerkammer Meckl

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in society and social activities, as well as overcoming personal restrictions and hurdles related to special life situations. During the ceremony, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. Sabine Kunst, representing the Joachim [...] programme. Broder Poshkamp is studying Human Medicine. A Deutschlandstipendium scholarship amounts to € 300/month and is granted for a period of at least one year. Half of the sum is provided by the Federal [...] from companies, foundations, societies and private individuals. This year, the University would like to thank the following scholarship donors: apoBank-Stiftung Apothekerkammer Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Dr

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1766. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15568-3 . Earthworm Video from the experiment To the media photo Contact at the University of Greifswald Dr. Gesche Blume-Werry Institute of Botany and Landscape [...] the rest of the world. How will tundra ecosystems change in the coming century? Which factors need to be considered? An international study led by the University of Greifswald shows that larger soil animals [...] intact vegetation in open land. We observed nitrogen uptake and growth of the plants in these mesocosms. To determine the root growth of the plants, we used a root camera. We led this through transparent tubes

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which presumably served to supply blood and nutrients to the formerly keratinous coating. Despite many similarities, however, the new armour plate could not be unequivocally assigned to Emausaurus . Further [...] relatives, including computed tomography studies to analyse invisible, internal structures. Through comparisons with close relatives, the researchers came to the conclusion that the new find is a plate of [...] similar to the horns of today's cows - and sat on the neck or shoulder area of a relatively large representative. The comparative studies of an armour plate from Emausaurus also gave reason to believe

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respects to religious history. Dr. Antje Jackelén joins international academic brilliance and a discourse horizon which crosses the subject boundaries of theology by far, especially with regards to science [...] academic and religious levels. With the bestowal of the honorary doctorate to Archbishop Dr. Antje Jackelén, the Faculty hopes to re-strengthen and further expand academic exchange and bridge building in [...] October 2013, the Lutheran theologian was elected to Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, after she had been Bishop of Lund (Sweden) for six years. From 2001 to 2003, Dr. Jackelén taught at the Lutheran University

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resilience—understood as the capacity of societies to absorb shocks, adapt, and sustain core functions—has gained urgency. In addition, there is a need to pose related questions about future oriented tra [...] ions in the Baltic Sea Region. This interdisciplinary conference invites contributions to explore “Approaches to Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region” from various perspectives. We seek presentations that [...] selected panels may be held in German where appropriate. For any inquiries, please contact: ifzo@uni-greifswald.de We look forward to fostering a space for vibrant dialogue and cross-sectoral exchange on how cultures

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countries, the researchers were able to show that bat mortality rates in the observed bats is generally very low at hibernacula in Europe and, importantly, not related to the presence of the fungus growing [...] introduced to North America and originated from Europe” explains Marcus Fritze. Indeed, previous studies have revealed that the fungus found in North America is genetically very similar to its European [...] scientists suspect that humans unintentionally introduced the fungus to North America. It is suggested, that European bats adapted to the fungus over long periods of time – an adaptation that was not possible

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of characteristics: lightweight but sturdy, chemically resistant, yet easy to process. “Therefore, everyday life is now hard to imagine without plastics and these leave their traces in our environment. [...] Kristian Wende, PhD and researcher at INP. Microplastic – invisible to the naked eye – poses a severe and not yet fully foreseeable threat to ecosystems worldwide. A New York study testified the presence of [...] on the human body once they have been ingested. Part of this dilemma is due to the fact that it is exceedingly difficult to detect the tiny particles in the complex structure of cells and tissues.” This

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a global approach to health among inhabitants of rural regions, a communication project would like to draw Vorpommern’s citizens attention to the topic of One Health and enable them to get involved at [...] interactive conferences. The alliance plans to focus on acute problems faced by the region, which are proven to restrict or endanger health and quality of life, in particular antimicrobial resistance, [...] the alliance considers health to be a global task that is the responsibility of the healthcare system, politics, industry and society: ‘The farmer, who decides how he wants to use his land should also consider

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diversity of life. The Myxomycetes (slime mould) are one of these groups. They belong to the Amoebozoa, but have migrated to live on land and produce small fruiting bodies, whose spores are spread with the [...] researchers expect to break new ground. ‘The fundamental information in the evolution of animals, the vascular plants and true fungi have long been known, but there is still a lot more to learn about lower [...] from this collaboration can already be found online on the research portal Research Gate. To the media photos Contact at the University of Greifswald Prof. Dr. Martin Schnittler Institute of Botany and Landscape

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, landscaping, design, photography and percent for art schemes. The DNK explains that the prize is to be awarded for the 'website www.moderne-regional.de , which as a news medium, has looked at the cultural [...] since 2014, presenting its diverse and varied facets with scholarly precision and in a manner suited to the medium. It focusses not only on listed, but also on non-listed buildings and architectural details [...] the DNK [de] Winning website Gustaf Dalman Institute at the University of Greifswald Media Photo Contact at the University of Greifswald Dr. Karin Berkemann Curator of the Gustaf Dalman Collection Faculty

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several occasions. Russian music students, coordinated by Professor Alexander Fiseisky, came to Pomerania last year to visit the organs in the surrounding region. The programme for this November’s concert trip [...] 30 p.m. local time (6.30 p.m. CET). It can be watched live on the YouTube canal of the cathedral. Contact at the University of Greifswald Prof. Dr. Matthias Schneider Department of Sacred Music and Musicology

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