A study of aggression in monk parakeets suggests that where they stand in the pecking order is a function of the bird's carefully calibrated perceptions of the rank of their fellow-feathered friends. The study  sheds new light on how socially complex animal societies evolve and how dominance hierarchies are established.  Read more.

December 11 is the next deadline for submitting requests for postdoctoral fellowships at NIMBioS. We are especially interested in activities expanding beyond the research supported to date, including research in areas of molecular biology, cell biology, network biology, immunology and systems biology. For information on how to apply as well as tips for writing a successful application, click here.

NIMBioS is currently accepting applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship position in Science Education Research and Evaluation. Click here for details.

NIMBioS hosts short-term supported visitors and self-supported visitors to assist their efforts in carrying out research that conforms to the mission of NIMBioS to foster research at the interface between mathematics and biology. Visit requests are considered at any time, but applications should be submitted a minimum of six weeks prior to the proposed visit date.