School of Biological Sciences, Monash @MonashBiol
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The School of Biological Sciences has research strengths in Ecology and Ecosystems; Evolution; Form and Function of Life; Genetic, Genomics and Health
Was Darwin wrong? Hermaphrodites found to be more energy efficient than animals with two sexes
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Was Darwin wrong? Hermaphrodites found to be more energy efficient than animals with two sexes
Hermaphrodites may have an unexpected evolutionary advantage over animals with separate sexes, they use significantly less energy to live.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Was Darwin wrong? Hermaphrodites found to be more energy efficient than animals with two sexes
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Can we really train bacteriophages to selectively target certain bacteria? Natasha Torriero-Smith and co-authors explore this question and propose some solutions to help drive the field forward. doi.org/10.1016/j.mi...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Can we really train bacteriophages to selectively target certain bacteria? Natasha Torriero-Smith and co-authors explore this question and propose some solutions to help drive the field forward. doi.org/10.1016/j.mi...
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@jeremyjbarr.bsky.social
Is hermaphrodism less common in animals because it is energetically more costly? George Jarvis and @djmmeeg.bsky.social have analysed 536 species of marine invertebrates and found that hermaphrodites require approximately 27% less energy than gonochores on average.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Is hermaphrodism less common in animals because it is energetically more costly? George Jarvis and @djmmeeg.bsky.social have analysed 536 species of marine invertebrates and found that hermaphrodites require approximately 27% less energy than gonochores on average.
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How is behavioural diversity affected by human-induced change? Oded Berger-Tal and co-authors review how anthropogenic disturbances can impact behavioural diversity through the evolutionary forces of selection, flow, mutation and drift. doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
How is behavioural diversity affected by human-induced change? Oded Berger-Tal and co-authors review how anthropogenic disturbances can impact behavioural diversity through the evolutionary forces of selection, flow, mutation and drift. doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
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Eduardo Flores-Sandoval and colleagues propose that the gene MpARF2 and the hormone auxin work together to providing signalling information to surrounding differentiating cells—a game changer for embryophyte evolution doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
December 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Eduardo Flores-Sandoval and colleagues propose that the gene MpARF2 and the hormone auxin work together to providing signalling information to surrounding differentiating cells—a game changer for embryophyte evolution doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
Travis Park & Co-authors investigate the optimal evolutionary path in aquatic mammal feeding and find novel morphological innovations can shift evolutionary trajectories from optimal paths yet still result in highly diverse and successful animal lineages. doi.org/10.1016/j.is...
December 22, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Travis Park & Co-authors investigate the optimal evolutionary path in aquatic mammal feeding and find novel morphological innovations can shift evolutionary trajectories from optimal paths yet still result in highly diverse and successful animal lineages. doi.org/10.1016/j.is...
70 species of marine megafauna found to have high vulnerability to anthropogenic threats. Overall, temperature extremes and plastics and other solid waste were rated as affecting the largest proportion of populations. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Vulnerability of marine megafauna to global at‐sea anthropogenic threats
Marine megafauna species are affected by a wide range of anthropogenic threats. To evaluate the risk of such threats, species’ vulnerability to each threat must first be determined. We build on the e...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:43 AM
70 species of marine megafauna found to have high vulnerability to anthropogenic threats. Overall, temperature extremes and plastics and other solid waste were rated as affecting the largest proportion of populations. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Can we improve the efficiency of photosynthesis in C4 plants such as sorghum and maize?
Maria Ermakov, Robert Sharwood and Robert Furbank review and highlight future possibilities. doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Maria Ermakov, Robert Sharwood and Robert Furbank review and highlight future possibilities. doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Tuning the C4 supercharger: improving photosynthesis and yield in C4 crops
C4 crops such as maize and sorghum are vital to global food and bioenergy systems due to their high productivity and resource use efficiency, underpinned by a CO2 concentrating mechanism. Despite thi....
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December 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Can we improve the efficiency of photosynthesis in C4 plants such as sorghum and maize?
Maria Ermakov, Robert Sharwood and Robert Furbank review and highlight future possibilities. doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Maria Ermakov, Robert Sharwood and Robert Furbank review and highlight future possibilities. doi.org/10.1111/nph....
Till Ramm and colleagues analyse next-generation data in a transdisciplinary framework, and demonstrate the benefits of integrating a paleontological perspective into conservation-oriented studies. Current Biology cell.com/current-biol...
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Till Ramm and colleagues analyse next-generation data in a transdisciplinary framework, and demonstrate the benefits of integrating a paleontological perspective into conservation-oriented studies. Current Biology cell.com/current-biol...
As your car tyres wear down, they leave microscopic particles that can end up in waterways and are toxic to a range of aquatic species. María Angeles Gonzalez-Vazquez and co. review current knowledge on the ecotoxicity of selected tyre-related chemicals. doi.org/10.1016/j.aq...
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
As your car tyres wear down, they leave microscopic particles that can end up in waterways and are toxic to a range of aquatic species. María Angeles Gonzalez-Vazquez and co. review current knowledge on the ecotoxicity of selected tyre-related chemicals. doi.org/10.1016/j.aq...
How can pollutants affect the success of non-native species? Isaac Ligocki & colleagues find the potential influence of chemical pollution on invasion success remains largely unexplored and recommend its inclusion in conservation and restoration
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Uncovering the role of chemical pollutants in shaping biological invasions | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Ecosystems around the globe are under unprecedented pressure from human activities. Chemical pollution and biological invasions are two leading drivers of environmental change, each of which causes substantial harm to wildlife and the ecosystems they ...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
How can pollutants affect the success of non-native species? Isaac Ligocki & colleagues find the potential influence of chemical pollution on invasion success remains largely unexplored and recommend its inclusion in conservation and restoration
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#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to A/Prof Kay Hodgins @shaky-dingo.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Researcher of the Year Award. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards
October 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to A/Prof Kay Hodgins @shaky-dingo.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Researcher of the Year Award. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards
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#MonashScienceAwards Congratulations to the GATC Lab and @skblab.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), who received a Commendation for Research Team of the Year Award. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards
October 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congratulations to the GATC Lab and @skblab.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), who received a Commendation for Research Team of the Year Award. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards
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#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to Prof @annempeters.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Dean's Award for Excellence in Honours Supervision. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to Prof @annempeters.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Dean's Award for Excellence in Honours Supervision. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
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#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to Dr Hendrika Duivenvoorden (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Dean's Award for Diversity and Inclusion in Education. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to Dr Hendrika Duivenvoorden (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Dean's Award for Diversity and Inclusion in Education. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
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#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to A/Prof Kay Hodgins @shaky-dingo.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research Supervision. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to A/Prof Kay Hodgins @shaky-dingo.bsky.social (@monashbiol.bsky.social), recipient of the Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research Supervision. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
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#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to @monashbiol.bsky.social PhD candidates Storme De Scally and Christopher Blake, joint winners of the Award for Outstanding Contributions by a Graduate Research Student to the Life of the Faculty/School Community. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to @monashbiol.bsky.social PhD candidates Storme De Scally and Christopher Blake, joint winners of the Award for Outstanding Contributions by a Graduate Research Student to the Life of the Faculty/School Community. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
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#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to @monashbiol.bsky.social PhD candidate Peter Allen, who has received a Commendation for the Award for Research Impact by a Graduate Research Student. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to @monashbiol.bsky.social PhD candidate Peter Allen, who has received a Commendation for the Award for Research Impact by a Graduate Research Student. Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
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#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to Dr Sam Ginther, recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Commendation for Thesis Excellence. @monashbiol.bsky.social Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 AM
#MonashScienceAwards Congrats to Dr Sam Ginther, recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Commendation for Thesis Excellence. @monashbiol.bsky.social Learn more: monash.edu/science/awards.
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Check out new paper led by @jackmanera.bsky.social on impacts of noise pollution. @monashscience.bsky.social @monashbiol.bsky.social #BobWongLab
Boat noise alters individual behaviors but not communication between partners in a fish-shrimp mutualism
#NoisePollution #SpeciesInteraction
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#NoisePollution #SpeciesInteraction
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a boat is going through a body of water with the number 0 on the side
ALT: a boat is going through a body of water with the number 0 on the side
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October 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Check out new paper led by @jackmanera.bsky.social on impacts of noise pollution. @monashscience.bsky.social @monashbiol.bsky.social #BobWongLab
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Welcome to this week's EGI seminar in @biology.ox.ac.uk when Prof Craig White @craig-white.bsky.social from @monashbiol.bsky.social will talk on The Evolution of Metabolic Rate and Life History: 3.30pm Fri 14 Nov in Lecture Theatre 2 in the Life & Mind Building. Also live-streamed: instructions ⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Welcome to this week's EGI seminar in @biology.ox.ac.uk when Prof Craig White @craig-white.bsky.social from @monashbiol.bsky.social will talk on The Evolution of Metabolic Rate and Life History: 3.30pm Fri 14 Nov in Lecture Theatre 2 in the Life & Mind Building. Also live-streamed: instructions ⬇️
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Congrats to Nicole De Rycke, who received a Special Commendation for the VC's Award for Professional Staff - Individual Strategic Excellence 👏👏 Learn more: monash.edu/vc-excellenc... @monashbiol.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Congrats to Nicole De Rycke, who received a Special Commendation for the VC's Award for Professional Staff - Individual Strategic Excellence 👏👏 Learn more: monash.edu/vc-excellenc... @monashbiol.bsky.social
If a community has a long history of co-evolution, is it more resistant to invasion?
@storme_zaviar
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@MikeJayMcD
use a simple 2 species microbial community to test this idea doi.org/10.1007/s002...
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@MikeJayMcD
use a simple 2 species microbial community to test this idea doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Evolution of One Species Increases Resistance to Invasion in a Simple Synthetic Community - Microbial Ecology
The species that make up a microbial community determine its potential function. A major goal of microbial ecology is to make assemblages of microbes — synthetic communities — with targeted applicatio...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If a community has a long history of co-evolution, is it more resistant to invasion?
@storme_zaviar
and
@MikeJayMcD
use a simple 2 species microbial community to test this idea doi.org/10.1007/s002...
@storme_zaviar
and
@MikeJayMcD
use a simple 2 species microbial community to test this idea doi.org/10.1007/s002...
A recent study by Ekta Kochar, Damian Dowling and co-authors adds to the growing evidence that mtDNA variation contributes to thermal plasticity in longevity but does not provide clear insight into whether this variation is adaptive or maladaptive. doi.org/10.1093/jeb/...
Mitochondrial genotypes affect thermal plasticity of longevity in Drosophila melanogaster
Abstract. Sequence variation in mitochondrial DNA was once considered neutral, but growing evidence indicates it can influence metabolic, physiological and
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October 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A recent study by Ekta Kochar, Damian Dowling and co-authors adds to the growing evidence that mtDNA variation contributes to thermal plasticity in longevity but does not provide clear insight into whether this variation is adaptive or maladaptive. doi.org/10.1093/jeb/...
Can we improve the way we carry out Green Status of Species assessments? Maiko Lutz, David Chapple, Jessica Walsh and co-authors propose a 'best practice' approach using a formalized group setting. Read about their case studies here doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Assessing recovery and conservation of Australian freshwater fishes with the IUCN Green Status of Species and structured expert elicitation
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green Status of Species (GSS), introduced in 2021, is a global standard of measurement used to assess the level to which a species has recove...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Can we improve the way we carry out Green Status of Species assessments? Maiko Lutz, David Chapple, Jessica Walsh and co-authors propose a 'best practice' approach using a formalized group setting. Read about their case studies here doi.org/10.1111/cobi...