It's all about performance
Autumn 2017
01 November 2017
As wildlife documentaries show, many animals undertake astonishing feats in order to survive migrate or win themselves a mate. Even when it appears effortless, these behaviours are typically supported by a whole complex of intrinsic adaptations at the genetic, cellular, physiological and behavioural level. Around the world, research is slowly picking apart how these animal athletes interact with their environment, some of which is showcased here from the SEB Annual Meeting in Gothenburg.