UA in Study of Frogs’ Ability to Rebound from Infectious Disease
A national team of researchers that includes The University of Alabama will examine whether frogs’ ability to survive certain infections helps enhance understanding of human responses.
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Rainforest Drought Intensified Disease, Death in a Brazilian Frog
Human-caused changes to the environment that exasperate droughts in a Brazilian rainforest intensify seasonal infections of a deadly fungus afflicting frogs and toads, causing localized mass deaths, according to research involving The University of Alabama.
Disruption to Tiny Life Can Lead to Big Changes in Warmer Climate
New research from The University of Alabama supports the growing consensus that, while some animals will find it difficult to adjust to predicted warmer temperatures, a more widespread effect of a changing climate is disruption in how ecosystems function.
UA Researcher Assists in Global Study of Amphibians
Frogs who live through noticeably different seasons during the year have a higher diversity of microorganisms living on their skin than those who experience only mild changes, according to research assisted by a biologist at The University of Alabama.