In a somber turn of events, the remains of Ronen Engel, a beloved photographer and volunteer medic, and Sonthaya Oakkharasr, a dedicated agricultural worker, were returned to Israel by Hamas. This happened after a long period of uncertainty for their families. The bodies were handed over to the Red Cross and then to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday night. ...

The Eurasian lynx is a species that needs protection. It is listed in CITES Appendix II and is covered by the Bern Convention and the EU Habitats Directive. Yet, it is still often targeted by wildlife criminals. This makes it crucial to have reliable methods for identifying these animals. One approach is using molecular tools, specifically quantitative real-time PCR ...