Research News and Press Releases

New research published in the Journal of Animal Ecology uncovers the surprisingly complex mating behaviour of wild male house mice. The study, led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, shows that male mice fall into two camps when it comes to love: some fiercely guard their territory and the females within, while others play it cool and roam in search of quick flings. more

Experimental evolution meets giant viruses – new insights into how bacteria gain new genetic tools more

A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology uncovers surprising conditions under which remembering less than your opponent in repeated games can still lead to optimal outcomes. more

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology and Princeton University shows that natural growth differences—not just strategic interactions— can have a crucial impact on cooperation in nature. more

New research featured on the cover of Oikos finds that shy mice are more persistent problem-solvers — and that testing conditions may skew what we think we know about animal intelligence. more

Joint press release by Kiel University and the Max Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Biology more

Groundbreaking research identifies a 5000-fold increase in mutation rates in the promoter of a bacterial gene, shedding light on the interplay between transcription and mutagenesis. more