BMC Ecology and Evolution

Call for Papers: Applications of Environmental DNA and RNA in Ecology

BMC Ecology and Evolution has launched a new collection to bring together research that uses environmental DNA and RNA approaches to:
● Analyse past and present biodiversity
● Monitor ecosystem health and dynamics 
● Analyse diet and trophic interactions
● Detect endangered, rare or cryptic species
● Support SDG6, SDG14 and SDG15.

Please click the above link for further information and to submit to the collection.

Call for Papers: Eco-Evo-Devo

The Editors of BMC Developmental Biology and  BMC Ecology and Evolution  welcome submissions to the cross-journal special issue on eco-evo-devo, the effect of the environment on development and evolution. Please click the above link for further information and to submit to the collection.

An exploratory investigation of glucocorticoids, personality and survival rates in wild and rehabilitated hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) in Denmark

In this recent study, researchers investigate whether hand-raising orphaned juvenile European hedgehogs influences their stress levels and post-release survival. 

Functional ecological convergence between the thylacine and small prey-focused canids

The thylacine is commonly called the 'Tasmanian tiger' or 'wolf', but is this a fair comparison? Rovinsky et al. explore the idea of convergent evolution between the thylacine and the dog-like family canidae.

June: Water and Sanitation.

In celebration of World Environment Day on the 5^th June,  the BMC Series presents a focus issue on Water and Sanitation.  We have  collated open-access content from across our journals to highlight research into clean water, investigating links between water and health and our overall relationship with water.

May: Understanding Mental Health

With Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the BMC Series presents a focus issue on ‘Understanding Mental Health’. We have brought together content to highlight research into understanding and improving mental health.