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Press release, 27-04-2022
Extinction of Species Biodiversity Research Climate Change Reptiles
First global analysis of threats to all reptile species A quarter of all lizard and snake species and almost two-thirds of all turtles and crocodiles are threatened with extinction
Press release, 06-12-2021
Protection of Species Extinction of Species Biodiversity Finance Research Genetics Insects
Biodiversity Discovery 4.0 for everyone Protection of Species Extinction of Species Biodiversity Finance Research Genetics Insects Press release, 06-12-2021 Scientists at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, together with colleagues from the National University of Singapore, have succeeded in optimizing and simplifying a method of species identification using a genetic "barcode" system and a small inexpensive sequencing device. The new approach requires minimal low-cost materials and is simple enough to be carried out by everyone at the site of discovery and complements the scientific expertise of researchers.
Press release, 12-08-2021
Extinction of Species Evolution Genetics Climate Change Collection Mammals
Berlin collections research emphasises need for protection of addax DNA from 19th and 20th Century specimens reveal genetic diversity of critically endangered addax
Press release, 15-04-2021
Extinction of Species Evolution Research Fossils Ecosystem Mammals
While species come and go, their ecosystems persist over millions of years new study published in the renowned journal Science
Press release, 22-01-2021
Extinction of Species Genetics Open Science Collection Mammals
Blue and Lonesome – The rarity of blue antelopes in museum collections DNA analyses helf to identify specimens
Press release, 09-12-2020
Extinction of Species Fossils Climate Change Ecosystem
Fossils show consequences of ocean warming Long-term consequences of the clima crisis for marine ecosysteme
Press release, 24-11-2020
Extinction of Species Database Fishes Research Fossils Climate Change Corals
No fish in hot water New results about risk of extinction and increase in seawater temperature
Press release, 02-11-2020
Extinction of Species Biodiversity Evolution Research Climate Change Morphology
Species formation much slower than species extinction Study og singing grashoppers
Press release, 22-10-2020
Extinction of Species Database Evolution Climate Change Cooperation Ecosystem
The largest biome on earth in peril? Museum für Naturkunde Berlin investigates connection between global warming and plankton extinction
Press release, 25-09-2020
Extinction of Species Biodiversity Digitalization Society Climate Change Collection
Museum für Naturkunde Berlin strengthens its engagement for biological diversity Society cannot afford another 10 lost years of biodiversity

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