Behavioural Biology and Biology Education

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Behavioural Biology and Biology Education

How stress hormone levels fluctuate

Hair analyses suggested that individuals with comparatively high cortisol levels also have consistently high levels. However, this is only true for periods of up to one year.

No More Stressing Out over Structural Formulas

Oh dear, chemical formulas! With just a few simple tips, students can prevent stress and ruining their grade in a biology test.

Social cohesion in insect states

Social insects stick together - and not infrequently sacrifice their own lives for the community. Wolfgang Kirchner knows the background.

Online teaching triggers a different response in the body

Numerous studies have shown that people relate to online teaching in a different way than to in-person classes. Bochum-based researchers have explored whether the body also experiences a difference.

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When maggots solve a murder

Searching for clues and leads is still something investigators have to do themselves. But if they find creepy-crawlies at the crime scene, these creatures can be of great help.

Virtual excursion to New York

Nina Minkley developed a very special online course that focuses on human evolution. Student Sarah Brosch (right) completed it and took away a lot for her future teaching career.

Biology teachers often fail to recognise misconceptions

What drives evolution? Many students have misconceptions about this question.

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