Scientists from the Department of Microbiology of the University of Malaga, also members of the Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture ‘La Mayora’ (IHSM), have discovered a hitherto unknown mechanism that allows the bacterium Bacillus cereus, which is responsible for food poisoning and human infections, to protect itself against antibiotics and adverse conditions.

When wolves kill sheep in Brandenburg, conservation and agriculture come into direct conflict. Similar tensions exist around the world. In Namibia’s Zambezi Region, however, they play out under very different conditions. People, livestock, and wildlife not only share the same landscape, but many families also rely directly on crop farming and livestock to make a living. When elephants destroy crops, lions kill cattle, or large wild animals threaten people’s safety, entire households’ livelihoods can be at risk. At the same time, these very animals are a major economic asset—Namibia is one of Africa’s best-known safari destinations. A research team led by University of Potsdam ecologist Anja Linstädter investigated how these competing interests intersect in the Zambezi Region. Their study shows that sustainable solutions must balance the needs of agriculture, conservation, and tourism.