We’re pleased to feature Stacy Jupiter, Editor of Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures and a conservation scientist whose work spans coral reef ecology, integrated land-sea management, fisheries, governance, planetary health, and biocultural approaches to conservation.…
We’re pleased to feature Cambridge Prisms Extinction author Jens-Christian Svenning, Professor of Ecology and Director of the Danish National Research Foundation Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO) at Aarhus University.…
We’re pleased to feature Cambridge Prisms: Plastics author Birgit Geueke, whose highly cited paper, Hazardous chemicals in recycled and reusable plastic food packaging, examines the evidence surrounding chemical exposure from food contact materials.…
Every year, May 31st, shines a spotlight on some of the world’s most intelligent, charismatic, and threatened birds. This year’s theme, “Let’s crack the hard nuts – be more Parrot,” celebrates the resilience and problem-solving abilities of parrots while encouraging us to confront the complex conservation challenges they face.…
On the shores of Lake Nabugabo in Uganda, humans, domestic animals, and wildlife live side-by-side in an interconnected ecosystem. It’s a beautiful mix of rural life and wildlife, but it also raises an important question: are there any consequences to species sharing the same spaces, water sources, and soil?…
Heath forests-known locally as kerangas, meaning “land unsuitable for rice cultivation” in the local Dayak Iban language, are among the least understood ecosystems of Borneo. Due to their characteristic acidic, nutrient-poor soils, they have been long been considered depauperate wastelands, although in reality, these forests are rich ecological mosaics that support unique biodiversity and provide vital ecosystem services.
Evolutionary explanations for human behaviour are everywhere. They appear in academic research, across social media, and increasingly within online communities like the manosphere.
Deep in the rainforest, darkness envelops the canopy as night falls. It’s time for the night shift to begin. Nocturnal arboreal mammals are amongst the most difficult mammals to study because their activity takes place high in the canopy after dark, two conditions that are difficult for human observers to overcome passively.
In the hills of Mon district, Nagaland, farming is more than just food production; it is a way of life deeply rooted in culture, tradition, and community. Our recent study explores how jhumcultivation —a traditional shifting agricultural system —continues to sustain livelihoods while also conserving rich diversity of rice germplasm in the region.
On Saturday 25 April, we in Parasitology mark World Malaria Day 2026 and take a moment to reflect on the research, collaboration, and global efforts that continue to drive progress against one of the world’s most persistent infectious diseases.…
New research shows that lasers could offer a viable alternative or complement to chemical weed control in turfgrass, based on field trials conducted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, in July 2024 and March 2025.…
During the afternoon of Saturday 28th March, Parasitology supported a well-attended public engagement session within the 2026 Cambridge Festival, Parasites in ancient civilisations.…
A central aim in the study of cooperation is to test whether mechanisms identified in theory and laboratory experiments operate in the messy conditions of human societies.…
Written by Andres D. Sanabria-Velazquez, Ignacio Achon, Liliana N. Talavera-Stefani and Guillermo A. Enciso-Maldonado. The authors are researchers based in Paraguay and the United States.…
A few years ago, I found a parasite in my armpit. It was the larva of a blowfly, and I knew pretty well what it was, based on where I’d gotten it – or at least I thought I did. Kibale National Park, Uganda, is known internationally for its diversity of nonhuman primates and among smaller circles for its high frequency of furuncular myiasis, a condition caused by parasitic fly larvae burrowing into the skin of a host.
Sexual dimorphism is the concept that the male and female counterparts of the same species have differing morphologies. Whilst it may be easy to tell the difference in extant organisms, how can you differentiate sex when you have flattened shells that are almost half a billion years old?…
In this highlight of the month series, Professor Amaya Bustinduy highlights three papers: Lemin et al., Neufeld et al. and Smith et al.…
The latest Paper of the Month for Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is Unmanned aerial vehicle footage of sexual interactions and atypical group sizes within harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) around archipelago of Shetland, UK and is available as open access.…
Mass extinctions, though destructive to ecosystems, provide unique opportunities for evolution to take an unexpected direction as a result of changes to available habitats and food resources.…
In a future editorial, I will be addressing some of the challenges of peer-review in considerable detail, but for now I want to make some comments on how authors can respond to decision letters to make the process as quick, effective, and painless as possible.…
Introductions of alien species into new environments create major concerns including conservation and ecosystem disruption, agricultural production and economic loss. Problems are exacerbated where the introduced species transfer novel pathogens that carry new disease risks for native species.
This year, we are thrilled to introduce The Journal of Tropical Ecology’s first cover competition, inviting contributors to submit images for potential inclusion on the journal’s front cover.…
A recently published research article that shows public gardens in the U.S. and Canada can serve as sentinels to invasive plant species in North America. Researchers examined data collected through Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive Plants (PGSIP), a project which links data from a network of botanical gardens and arboreta across North America to provide information on plants within their collection that are escaping cultivation.
Understanding Stemborers Beyond the Field Across tropical and subtropical regions, stemborers remain among the most damaging pests of cereal crops. Although they are best known for attacking maize and sorghum, this study demonstrates that their ecology extends far beyond cultivated fields.…
The Journal of Dairy Research is an international journal, approaching its one-hundredth anniversary. The first issue of the first volume was published in print in November 1929 for the then National Institute for Research in Dairying (Reading, UK) and Hannah Dairy Research Institute (Ayr, also UK).…
"This research demonstrated that significant herbicide use reductions are possible with smart sprayers compared with broadcast applications,” reports Anita Dille, Ph.D., WSSA member scientist, corresponding author, Kansas State University agronomy professor, and her research team.
Two research branches in evolutionary psychology can make similar predictions about treatment expectations in contexts of conflict of interest, where, for those involved, costs and benefits are at stake.…
Each year Parasitology hosts an open competition for authors and readers to submit either photographs or associated computer graphic imagery. In so doing, we hope to capture the essence of contemporary parasitological research across the world.…
Recently published research in the journal Weed Technology shows that two electrical control treatments in pastures could substantially reduce tall fescue seedhead production without significantly diminishing forage yield.…
Talk to me and I may listen! Dogs react differently to human verbal signals, depending on the original function of their breed Since the seminal paper by Topál et al.…
The journey began in 2015, driven by my deep passion for tropical pitcher plants—carnivorous plants that feed on animals! That passion took me to many remote mountain summits across Peninsular Malaysia, hoping to observe these plants in their natural habitat and discover rare, unknown species. In 2018, a striking and unfamiliar pitcher plant was sighted on a lesser-known mountain.
For decades, scientists have debated why Neanderthals didn’t seem to make much art. The usual answer? They just weren’t as cognitively advanced as us.…
The latest Paper of the Month for Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is Marine park monitoring informs productivity potential of a southern rock lobster resource in South Australia and is available as open access.…
Waterhemp resistance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitor (Group 14) herbicides can develop from soil-applied preemergence applications, and not just from postemergence herbicide use, according to a recently published research article in the journal Weed Science.
Early morning in the dry mountains of southern Mexico, the calls of chachalacas echo through the branches of a Pochote tree. As ornithologists, we’re exploring the bird communities of the Neotropical Seasonal Dry Forests (NSDFs), a diverse and often-overlooked group of tropical ecosystems in the American mountains.…
In evolutionary biology, one of the most powerful ideas for explaining major leaps in complexity is the evolutionary transition in individuality (ETI).…
Every year on 15 October, Global Handwashing Day reminds us of the critical role hand hygiene plays in protecting health and preventing disease. The 2025 theme, “It Might Be Gloves. It’s Always Hand Hygiene,” reinforces that even when gloves are used, hand hygiene remains essential.
The Journal of Dairy Research (JDR) is special. It is owned by the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC007058. Although the Editor in Chief has complete independence from the HDRF, the Foundation is intended to “support all aspects of dairy research including the biology, wellbeing of dairy animals, dairy technology and food production.
New research uncovers how two marine nematode parasites are interbreeding, in a contact area of their range of distribution
Fall-applied residual herbicides are among the best available options to use for glyphosate-resistant (GR) Italian ryegrass control, according to a newly published research article in the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Weed Technology journal.…
You may be familiar with the blowgun, which appears as a five-minute DIY, life-saving weapon in some popular movies and series (e.g.,…
Even though findings from genetics and other sciences unequivocally refute biological conceptions of race, this erroneous viewpoint remains widespread among the general public.…
Understanding how biological molecules work inside cells is one of the central goals of structural biology. For many years, researchers had to study molecules outside their natural environment, which often meant losing important biological context.…
The Galápagos Islands are famous for inspiring Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection — their unique plants and animals have been studied for over a century.…
In Africa, poisoning related to pastoralism has been identified as a major driver of vulture declines, and mass vulture mortality events have occurred at poisoned carcasses illegally left by livestock herders to target carnivores.
Can humans increase biodiversity through their environmental practices? A new Perspective in Environmental Conservation answers with a bold: Yes. In “A biocultural hypothesis of human–environment mediations and biodiversity increase”, Tlacaelel Rivera-Núñez, Anabel Ford, Narciso-Barrera Bassols, Alejandro Casas, Lane Fargher and Ronald Nigh propose a fresh lens for understanding how biodiversity thrives —not in spite of human activity, but often because of it.…
The latest Paper of the Month for Bird Conservation International is Differences in breeding phenology between two geographically separated populations of the ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian Petrel Pterodroma sandwichensis) and is freely available for one month.…
Languages spoken by southern African foragers are easily identified by their iconic click consonants. In the past, these languages and their speakers were often referred to by the umbrella term “Khoisan”.…
Welcome to our “Meet the Editors” series, where we interview the editorial team about their work and their relationship to the journal. In this post we meet Mercedes Didier Garnham, Social Media Editor for Parasitology.
Eve O’Kelly Awarded the Irish Society for Parasitology William C. Campbell Award 2025. Eve O’Kelly is a PhD candidate in the Molecular Parasitology Laboratory (MPL) lead by Prof. John P. Dalton at the University of Galway, Ireland. Her work focused on the isolation and molecular/biochemical characterization of immunomodulatory proteins from Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke). Now pursuing her PhD, Eve is continuing this research with the aim of identifying and characterizing novel vaccine targets to combat fasciolosis, a significant parasitic disease affecting livestock and humans.
A recently published article in the journal Weed Science shows electric control technologies can eradicate weeds just as effectively as herbicides or mechanical methods, with minimal risks to the crop, soil or the environment.
For more on this topic, read the full article, Relationship between trackmakers of the Laetoli footprints from gait synchronization, by Wataru Nakahashi.…
Welcome to our “Meet the Editors” series, where we interview the editorial team about their work and their relationship to the journal.…
New research from the University of Waterloo shows that a single, targeted herbicide application from a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) can suppress common reed invasions with more than 99% effectiveness.
From 99 faecal samples we identified 21 species of intestinal parasites – everything from common worms to various protozoa and amoebae. Overall, seven in ten monkeys harboured at least one parasite, and Guinea baboons averaged nearly three different species apiece.
Several new hotspots have been identified in the past three decades, particularly in Italy, but none have approached the numbers observed at those three traditional sites. Up to now, the flyway connecting Greece with North Africa during post-breeding migration has been studied through observations from the island of Antikythira, located between southern Greece and Crete.
This study not only adds valuable information about Brazil’s overlooked parasite diversity but also challenges how we classify one of the most important groups of fish parasites. It’s a reminder that even in familiar waters, there's still a lot left to discover.
Since last year, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems has published two additional papers related to bees and pollinator health and are celebrating World Bee Day with an update to their World Bee Day Collection.
Metabolism, the intricate web of biochemical reactions that sustain life within cells, serves as the powerhouse driving essential cellular functions. At the heart of metabolism lies the provision of energy and building blocks crucial for the synthesis of macromolecules, vital for cellular structures, growth, and proliferation. This complex network comprises thousands of reactions catalysed by enzymes, involving an array of co-factors and metabolites.
Parasitology mark World Malaria Day 2025 and take a moment to reflect upon a few key articles and conference activities that contribute to and support the cause.
The microscopic parasite Strongyloides stercoralis infects millions of humans worldwide, often without symptoms. For years, the treatment of choice has been ivermectin, a drug that has been recognized for its use in combating diseases, such as river blindness. However, what is another option? Our recent study compared ivermectin to its lesser-known antiparasitic, moxidectin, and the results were promising.
The latest Paper of the Month for Bird Conservation International is The impact of storm-induced tree loss on the population of Wilkins’s Finch Nesospiza wilkinsi and is available as open access.…
I am very excited and extremely honoured to be the Joint Editor in Chief of Animal Welfare (AWF). Professor Bas RodenburgUtrecht University, The Netherlands Can you briefly explain the journal’s aims and scope?…
If left unchecked, both overabundant white-tailed deer populations and invasive shrubs like Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) can devastate deciduous native tree regeneration. Yet, a management strategy focused only on deer, or only on invasive shrubs, results in little or no forest health improvement, according to research from Ohio, spanning more than 10 years.
Beyond just the discovery of this invasive species on New Jersey shores, this study reveals the usefulness of reporting platforms like iNaturalist. Checking kilometers of coastline requires many hours of work – far beyond what is possible for an academic study. But through reporting of sightings, citizen scientists can provide a wealth of useful data. Indeed, since the publication of the paper, the beadlet anemone has now been found to the north in New York State. The colonists are spreading out.
The latest Paper of the Month for Bird Conservation International is Tracking the non-breeding range of Rapa Shearwater Puffinus myrtae, a Critically Endangered seabird of the South Pacific Ocean and is available as open access.…
Until now, not much was known about the influence that nozzle type and application volume have on weed control efficacy with remotely piloted aerial application systems (RPAASs). However, new research shows that RPAAS applications using low-drift nozzles at low spray volumes (1.0–1.5 gallons/acre) can achieve weed control levels comparable to ground sprayer applications at 10 gallons/acre in turf.
The parasite faunas of wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus) and bank voles (Myodes glareolus) have often been studied by infectious disease ecologists and parasitologists.…
As World Water Day is celebrated around the globe, Cambridge University Press and its Prisms journals are leading the way in the fight to ensure a sustainable future for the World’s water resources.…
A recently published article in the journal Weed Science shows that successful, in-furrow rice production greatly hinges on Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) weed pressure – before, during and after the growing season.
What does it take to make conservation work? If you thought funding and science were sufficient, think again. A new study by Brooks et al.…
The latest Paper of the Month for Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is The longest documented travel by a West Indian manatee and is freely available for one month. …
Every year, an increasing proportion of scientific articles are published open access, which means they are fully available to all, rather than being hidden behind a subscription paywall. There are various reasons for this trend, but all are underpinned by the fact that publicly available research enables greater impact and visibility, while also increasing the accessibility of scientific knowledge.
Milk is often viewed simply as a source of nutrition, but it is also a biologically active fluid that reflects the health of the cow producing it.…
A strategy utilizing both preemergence (PRE) and postemergence (POST) herbicide treatments optimized weed control outcomes in early planted soybean. Researchers conducted their study in 2021 at three locations across Central Illinois.
These studies, led or co-authored by women, published in Oryx, reinforce the essential role of female scientists in addressing global conservation challenges. As we celebrate this day, we recognise their dedication to shaping a sustainable future for our planet.
These studies, led or co-authored by women, reflect the vital role of female scientists in addressing pressing conservation challenges. As we celebrate this day, we recognise their commitment to safeguarding bird species and their habitats for future generations.
As we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in science, it’s time to make space for even more voices, ideas, and innovations. We encourage you to share your work by submitting to Quarterly Reviews in Biophysics or QRB Discovery. Your research can inspire others, break down barriers, and shape the future of science.
On 30th January, we celebrate World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. This annual celebration highlights the hard work and achievements of the many researchers, medical workers, NGOs and other committed individuals in this field, and acts as a convenient forum to demand and sustain the necessary concerted actions to #BeatNTDs.…
The latest Paper of the Month for Bird Conservation International is Poisonous pitohuis as pets and is available as open access. In our line of work, we come across new trends in the use of wildlife.…
Recent research shows promise for controlling herbicide-resistant weeds, such as waterhemp, in soybean fields by using a seed impact mill at harvest.
Stopping and reversing deforestation is a top priority across the tropics. Numerous policies and programs try to stem forest clearance, encourage tree planting, and restore forest landscapes.…
A recent study published in QRB Discovery sheds light on the impact of humidity on the infectivity of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19 transmission. The study found that there was a notable decrease in the infection rate as the surrounding air's relative humidity increased.
Recently published research in the journal Weed Science shows planting soybean into a green, living cover crop effectively suppresses two problematic Amaranthus weed species – waterhemp and Palmer amaranth – when integrated with pre-emergence (PRE) herbicides.
December 5th is World Soil Day. Recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002, the establishment of World Soil Day was led by the Kingdom of Thailand as part of the Global Soil Partnership—it was formally adopted by the UN General Assembly after endorsement by the FAO in December 2013.…
Diflufenican, a new mode of action herbicide for preemergence use in corn, demonstrates effectiveness as an integrated weed management strategy for multiple-herbicide resistant (MHP) waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) control. That’s the conclusion from a recently published research article in the journal Weed Technology, a journal of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA)
We are delighted to announce that the new front cover image for Parasitology 2025 features the protist Trypanosoma cruzi, photograph taken by Ramiro Tomasina & Carlos Robello. This parasite is responsible for American trypanosomiasis or Chagas Disease in South America. It infects a wide range of mammalian hosts by stercorarian transmission from contaminated faeces of Reduviid bugs.
The scientific programme was very exciting. It allowed several leaders in this field to share their latest experiences and findings from their laboratories. In total, there were eight speakers representing universities across the UK, Ireland & Europe. With a larger international audience on site, speakers intermingled during lunch and break sessions for discussions and collaborative networking.
Farmers and land-managers looking to reduce their herbicide applications now have another promising option via machine-vision technology. That’s the summary from a recently published research article in Weed Technology, a journal of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA).
My introduction to the fascinating world of parasites and Fasciola was accidental, or rather, a fluke! I met Professor John Dalton, the lead of the Molecular Parasitology Laboratory while working on a drug metabolism and hepatotoxicity project using HepG2 cell-derived spheroids at the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of Galway. After several hours of parasite chat, I was hooked and embarked on a PhD migratory pathway!
To recognize World Toilet Day, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems is featuring a series of four articles reviewing the use of human waste in agriculture. They investigate what drives growers to use human waste as a fertilizer supplement, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, along with the potential benefits and risks of such use. One study also looks at US growers’ perceptions of recycled water and municipally treated wastewater, including how different understandings impact risk and willingness of use.
Parasitology are Celebrating World Toilet Day 19th November 2024 Those that study parasitic diseases, particularly the soil-transmitted helminthiases and/or giardiasis, know that the enduring theme of the toilet and sanitation typically conjures up serious academic debate.…
A new Weed Science Society of America research publication provides insights on repurposing an invasive tree species to produce edible mushrooms.
October 16th is World Food Day, commemorating the 1945 founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The Day also aims to raise awareness around the foundational issues impacting poverty and hunger around the world.…
In our 2024 paper, “Integrative Research of Mediterranean Climate Regions: A Global Call to Action“ we highlight the need for a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to studying Mediterranean-climate regions.…
Welcome to our “Meet the Editors” series, where we interview the editorial team about their work and their relationship to the journal.…
Before 1935, ticks were composed of the hard (Ixodidae) and soft (Argasidae) tick families. In 1931, Gerald Bedford described a peculiar tick species named Nuttalliella namaqua, which he considered a missing link between the two families, since it shared characteristics with both families.
Friday, August 9th was designated as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in December of 1994 by the UN General Assembly resolution 49/214.…
Global sea surface temperatures are rising and have hit record high values in recent months. This potentially threatens seabirds, their prey and their habitats, both on land and at sea.
The latest Paper of the Month for Parasitology is First report of apparent praziquantel resistance in Dipylidium caninum in Europe and is freely available for one month. …
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