Europe is hindering its own efforts to protect bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Researchers warn of serious consequences for biodiversity and food security.

How can viruses be effectively tackled despite their constant evolution? The newly established international doctoral network VirION aims to address this question. Researchers at the University of Würzburg are investigating how specific cell organelles are altered during viral infection and which new targets may emerge from these changes for broadly effective antiviral therapies.

Carpenter ants amputate the injured legs of fellow ants to minimise the risk of infection. A new study involving a Würzburg researcher shows that this task is primarily carried out by ants switching from indoor to outdoor duties.