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#EditorsChoice! A #MetaAnalysis of how parasites affect host consumption rates. doi.org/10.1111/oik.09… Nordic Society Oikos Wiley Ecology & Evolution #ecology #OpenAccess #behaviour #prasitic #phylogeny Justyna Wolinska Agata Mrugała

Our latest research IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky): #Daphnia longispina shows high sensitivity to #nanoplastics, a 2-fold decrease in particle size means up to 100-fold increase in toxicity. D. longispina - a new indicator for monitoring #microplastics pollution in lakes enveurope.springeropen.com/articles/10.11…

Today, I had the opportunity to talk about my research w/ pollutants and phytoplankton in the Evolution and Ecology seminar at the Freie Universität. I’m thrilled about the presentation and interaction w/ the students afterward. What a wonderful experience❤️👩🏻‍🔬 #postdoclife #womeninSTEM

🔬#PhDposition IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky)! "#Microbiome-Mediated Adaptation of #Daphnia to Pollution" Are you enthusiastic about evolutionary and microbial ecology, especially in the context of #UrbanEcology? Join our dynamic interdisciplinary project. Apply by 18/12/23: karriere-igb.softgarden.io/job/37779952/P…

I am thrilled to see the first paper from my #postdoc finally published 🤩 sciencedirect.com/science/articl… We evaluated the effect of metolachlor, a widely used #herbicide, on the infection dynamics of a cyanobacterium-chytrid host-parasite system. What did we find out? 👀👇🏼 🧵1/n

Just released: Delving into the impact of #microplastics on #Daphnia fitness! We pinpoint research gaps and provide insights for future investigations. Our #metaanalysis reveals a concerning trend: exposure to MPs detrimentally affects Daphnia reproduction doi.org/10.1111/fwb.14…

📢 Passionate about #plankton and #parasites? Dive into the world of PHABB! Join #PhDposition funded by HORIZON #MSCA. Explore #HarmfulAlgalBlooms. Apply now for this exciting opportunity in Berlin IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky)! #PhD #metabarcoding #ExperimentalResearch karriere-igb.softgarden.io/job/43437068/P…

Just 6 days left! Passionate about #plankton #parasites? Dive into the world of PHABB! Join #PhDposition funded by HORIZON #MSCA. Explore #HarmfulAlgalBlooms. Apply now for this opportunity in Berlin IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky) #PhD #metabarcoding #ExperimentalResearch karriere-igb.softgarden.io/job/43437068/P…

We are at the ParAqua COST Action #COST Conference in Dubrovnik. Joe Money presented results from our experiment on Daphnia from #heatedlakes and fungal #parasite #Metschnikowia. Part of #Paradapt project in cooperation with Justyna Wolinska. Well done Joe!

Just published: we collaborated with @FridaBen SnirHalle on the dynamics of #coinfections within #Daphnia. Parasite diversity, and not species interactions, drives coinfection prevalence. Monitoring this diversity is crucial for predicting host health risk link.springer.com/article/10.103…

Early bird registration for the #CladoceraMeeting ends TOMORROW May 15! Join us in Verbania, Italy (6-12 October) for a deep dive into the fascinating world of #cladocerans - their ecology, evolution & genomics. Uncover the secrets of our beloved #Daphnia cladocera2024.org

I’m so happy to see this paper out! We investigated the effects of cigarette butt leachate (CBL)🚬 on the infection dynamics of a cyanobacterium-chytrid host-parasite system authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S01… What did we find out? 👀 1/n 🧵

It was an honor to give a keynote lecture at @cladocera2024 in Verbania, Italy. A fantastic opportunity to reconnect with friends, past (and future!) collaborators. Huge thanks to all my co-authors for their contributions!

@JanaIsanta Another highlight were the two very inspiring key note talks by two amazing female scientists Justyna Wolinska IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky) and @JanaIsanta Københavns Uni on impact of micro- and nanoplastics (JW) and interactions between eco & evo dynamics (JIN) using Daphnia as model organism

At the 10th Copernicus Award Symposium, honored to serve on the jury! This prize, co-funded by DFG public | @[email protected] and FNP Foundation for Polish Science, celebrates and fosters DE-PL research collaboration. Encouraging more women to apply! Discover these strong, successful tandems: tiny.pl/22p9_gs8

New paper from our group by Amruta Rajarajan! 🦠 Parasite infection in #Daphnia magna reshapes #microbiomes in a host-genotype-specific way, with distinct responses in gut vs. body tissues and across timepoints. #16S rRNA #infection #metschnikowia doi.org/10.1017/S00311…

New paper alert! Erika Martínez's research IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky) reveals a surprising twist: cigarette butts in water harm #chytrid #parasites that control #cyanobacteria, indirectly fueling harmful blooms. Keep cigarette butts out of our waters! Full story: igb-berlin.de/en/news/toxic-…

New from our group IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky) with @flomanzi: #Nanoplastic size and concentration shape #parasite transmission in the #Daphnia-Metschnikowia system. Smaller NPs (50nm) hindered parasite success, highlighting the ecological impact of plastic pollution: doi.org/10.1111/fwb.14…

New #MetaAnalysis, inspired by the BSc thesis of Guttmann IGB Berlin (now on Bluesky), in collaboration with @kaylacking. Warming temperatures can make bacterial & fungal infections deadlier in ectothermic animals. Evol history and thermal optima are key doi.org/10.1371/journa… #GlobalWarming

A new study led by the University of British Columbia (UBC), with contributions of IGB, shows that #ClimateChange increases the risk of infections in cold-blooded animals such as #fish,#corals, molluscs and crustaceans. Read why > igb-berlin.de/en/news/climat… Justyna Wolinska