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AlterEco – Tracing the Ecological Footprint of the Neanderthal
Humans live large. The rainforest, which is so important for the world, is dwindling, as are the polar caps and the permafrost. The goal, agreed upon... more
Stowaways – What can microorganisms on the skin of whales or penguins reveal about environmental changes?
Humpback whales are among the most impressive animals on earth, with an average length of 13 meters and weighing up to 30 tons. Evolutionary biologist... more
A Fertile Place – Three forest gardens are being created in Berlin-Britz and Kassel
The future of humankind lies in the city. Today, 57% of the world’s population is already living in cities. By 2030, it is estimated that this number... more
The Zanzibar Experience – Planting Trees in the “Partner Garden”
Zanzibar is one of Potsdam’s twin cities – both the Potsdam city administration and the university maintain lively contacts and frequently carry out... more
Cells with Special Demands – A new detection system for SARS-CoV-2 is being developed at the University of Potsdam
COVID-19 tests are an important tool in pandemic response. Antigen rapid tests provide a result in just a few minutes but are relatively inaccurate.... more
The forest of tomorrow – On former burnt areas, researchers are studying how forests can become more resilient
The forest in Germany is doing badly. Since 1984, the health of trees has been published in the annual forest condition report. In 2020, only 21% of... more
Searching for a common denominator – Research network “V.A. Cure” investigates rare diseases
How do you research rare diseases for which there is no lobby? With the help of zebrafish, Potsdam University’s physiologist Prof. Dr. Salim Seyfried... more
Where the hare runs – How animals’ movements contribute to biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
The preservation of biodiversity is a social mandate. In the Research Training Group "BioMove" at the University of Potsdam, experienced experts are... more
Scissors for Genetic Material – Lena Hochrein optimizes molecular methods
The possibilities of molecular biology are developing rapidly. Today, researchers are able to modify the genome of every cell quickly, economically,... more