A closer look at a creeping, crawling, curious animal
New research, recently published in BMC Evolutionary Biology, provides new insights into the evolution of the mysterious goblet worms - and some stunning… Read more »
Christopher Foote
Chris is the Editor of BMC Cell Biology, BMC Ecology, and BMC Evolutionary Biology. Before joining BioMed Central in 2012, he did a PhD at the University of Glasgow and post-doctoral research at Iowa State University.
Latest posts by Christopher Foote (see all)
- Neanderthals, troubles with children, and influential spiders – news from ESEB 2017 - 31st August 2017
- BMC Ecology is now accepting Registered Reports! - 24th August 2017
- BMC Ecology Image Competition 2017: the winning images! - 18th August 2017
Seafaring spiders set sail for distant shores
Surprising new findings, published today in BMC Evolutionary Biology, show that spiders can glide across water like ships, using their own legs as sails and… Read more »
How to tell if he’ll be a good father? It’s all in his song
The song of the nightingale is renowned for its beauty and complexity. New research, published today in BMC Evolutionary Biology, suggests this skilled singing… Read more »
Hummingbirds and plants: an evolutionary love affair?
Hummingbirds and plants have a relationship that goes back millions of years: the birds get food, the plants get pollinated. Yet new research, recently… Read more »
How one lizard thrives on top of the world
No lizard lives at a higher altitude than Phrynocephalus erythrurus, which makes it home high on the Tibetan plateau. New research, published today in BMC… Read more »
A history of Aloe vera: from the Arabian desert to that cream you use on your hands
Aloe vera has been widely used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Yet why this species, rather than one of its 500 relatives, came to… Read more »
How to tell if a female cannibal spider likes you
It’s no surprise that mating can be complex for male cannibal spiders. Those that avoid becoming dinner for their prospective mates have a trick of their own;… Read more »
12 months, 12 pictures: the best images from 2014 in BMC Evolutionary Biology
Continuing our look back at the best of BMC Evolutionary Biology in 2014, here we showcase 12 images that caught our eye over the last 12 months.
The year in review: BMC Evolutionary Biology in 2014
While we sadly lack the space to discuss all of the nearly 300 articles BMC Evolutionary Biology has published this year, here we look back at the 10 articles… Read more »
Plenty of Plants in 2014 – Image highlights from BMC Plant Biology
By Catherine Potenski, Executive Editor of BMC Plant Biology 2014 was a great year for BMC Plant Biology, and what better way to celebrate than with some… Read more »