Between sexes: androgenization of female moles

The females of the Iberian mole not only have female ovarian tissue in their ovaries, but also testosterone producing male testes cells. An international research team with participation from evolutionary biologists at the University of Konstanz has now succeeded in describing the genome changes that are responsible for this intersexuality, which is unique among mammals. A new publication in Science outlines the details.

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The mindset makes the difference

A psychological study at the University of Konstanz on the alcohol consumption of students provides innovative perspectives for the research and implementation of preventative programmes.

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Sechs Visionen für das Forum Konstanz

Ein offenes Haus für Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft: Das geplante Forum Konstanz wird als „Tor zur Universität“ einen neuen Knotenpunkt für die Universität Konstanz schaffen. Studierende der Hochschule Konstanz Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (HTWG) entwickelten sechs Entwürfe, wie das visionäre Gebäude architektonisch realisiert werden könnte.

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Revolutionizing the cloud

Research cooperation with Konstanz examines the magnetization dynamic of rare earths with regard to their suitability for use in ultrafast data storage

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