In order to be able to talk digitally about various topics related to parasites, the spread of pathogens, global health and our relationship with nature, we started with our event series on the 20th of April. We will address current issues relating to the coronavirus and the transmission from animals to humans. Every Monday we invite scientists to talk to us about their research and discuss our questions.
In 2006 it was observed for the first time how bats died of the so-called white-nose syndrome. Where this mysterious disease, which affects bats in their burrows during their hibernation, came from and how it spread was a mystery. The disease, characterized by white spots mainly on the nose but also on other parts of the skin, causes an atypical behaviour in the animals. They are torn out of their hibernation and some of them even search for food during the day. The scientist Marcus Fritze works on this threatening disease and how the immune system of the small animals tries to deal with it.
Information about the event
- Topic: Bats in danger - The white-nose-syndrome and what we can learn from it
- with Marcus Fritze, Zoological Institute and Museum, University of Greifswald
- Participation via Zoom-Link
Related links
- You can find an overview of further digital offers here: #fürNatur digital.
- The Live Talks are part of the exhibition "Parasites - Life Undercover" and the Action Plan of the Leibniz Research Museums.