From feather waste to valuable resourcesThe doctoral work of Clémentine Isembart demonstrates that microbial degradation offers a sustainable way to make use of feathers, an abundant but underused industrial by-product. Her research confirm…
Why does livestock breeding not run out of genetic variation?Olumide Victor Onabanjo’s doctoral research shows that artificial intelligence may help explain why genetic variation does not disappear after long-term selection.
When owls go to town, rat poison followsRat poisons spread further through ecosystems than intended, with urban-dwelling owls among the most heavily exposed predators.
Norwegian barley could become an important component of broiler dietsBy combining an appropriate barley cultivar, tailored NSP-degrading enzymes and intermittent feeding, Muhammad Ahmad’s PhD research demonstrates how Norwegian barley can be utilized to a much greater …
Trust shapes farmers' access to seed in MalawiFarmers get seed from their own harvests, local markets, community seed banks and commercial suppliers. But this is not reflected in national policy.
Vegetable farming strengthens food security, but inequality shapes the gainsFor many farming households in Malawi, vegetables are a source of income first and food second. But the benefits are far from equal, reflecting major differences in resources and opportunities.
Chicken and pigs digest starch with surprising similarityThey have different stomachs and digestive strategies. Chickens grind feed in a powerful gizzard, while pigs rely on enzymes and longer digestion times. Yet the PhD research of Lucas Schmidt Bassi sho…
Who decides what becomes visible in a landscape?Satellite images, laser scans and digital maps increasingly shape how we understand forests, cities and coastlines. Yet we still lack understanding of how the data behind them are produced.
When the Virus Finds New Routes: New Research Challenges the Understanding of Genetic Virus Resistance in SalmonThe doctoral research of Valeria Aguilar Quiñones shows that resistance is not determined by genes alone, but also by the interaction between the virus, the host, and the environment.
Broiler chickens can utilize higher levels of oats and barley in their dietsThe results of Shlesha Ghimire's PhD research show that larger amounts of oats and barley can be used in broiler chicken feed without compromising growth performance or health.
