In the face of rapidly changing climate conditions, genetic mixing may be a key factor for species survival, enabling critical new adaptations. This is the conclusion of a research study conducted by a team of scientists from the Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IAPG CAS), in collaboration with colleagues from Oklahoma University and Cornell University in the United States. Their findings could help reshape current approaches to the conservation of endangered species.

Nowadays, when open publishing is increasingly widespread, it is essential to distinguish between the characteristics of trustworthy and predatory journals. This workshop aims to provide the key information and skills needed to safely navigate the open publishing space for researchers, academics and students. Participants will learn to recognise trustworthy journals and understand the characteristics of predatory publishers.

Dovolujeme si Vás pozvat na Ph.D. den v Liběchově, kde budou celý den probíhat přednášky studentů prvních, pátých a pokročilejších ročníků, třeťáci a čtvrťáci se představí formou posteru. Součástí programu bude i zvaná přednáška o predátorských časopisech.

We are pleased to invite you to a lecture as part of the IAPG DAYS, taking place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Liběchov, starting at 9:45 AM. The lecture, titled "AI Methods in Biomedical Sciences," will be delivered by Ing. Martin Čejka from the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague.

We are pleased to invite you to a lecture as part of the IAPG DAYS, taking place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Liběchov, starting at 9:45 AM. The lecture, titled "AI Methods in Biomedical Sciences," will be delivered by Ing. Martin Čejka from the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague.

Different characteristics between northern and southern bank vole populations in Britain, due to differences in haemoglobin types, could affect their ability to adapt to a changing climate. Research by scientists at the Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences has shown that northern populations of these small rodents will “borrow” a more favourable haemoglobin variant, critical for adaptation, from populations adapted to living in the warmer conditions of southern England to survive climate warming. The ability to take advantage of the diversity of traits already present in populations and adapt to climate change through them will be critical to the survival of many plant and animal species, including humans.

To monitor the onset  and progression of diseases ort he effectiveness of treatment i tis essential to rely on indicators that reflect actual tissue damage and are easily accessible. Scientists from the Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics CAS have succeeded in isolating small blood particles that are able to carry information about the neurodegenerative Huntington’s disease. Further research into the composition of these particles may help detect damage to otherwise inaccessible organs, including the brain.