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Cover: Egg cocoons of the earthworm Dendrobaena octaedra encounter severe dehydration both during summer drought and as the surrounding soil freezes during winter. Under these circumstances, cocoons are able to survive more than 90% water loss. Petersen et al. (pp. 1903−1910) demonstrate that slow dehydration of cocoons markedly improves survival compared to rapidly dehydrated cocoons. This improvement is related to a greater accumulation of compatible osmolytes that improve water retention but also provide non-colligative protection, enabling gradually dehydrated cocoons to survive with a lower water content (see graph). Photo/microscope from Dept. Systemic Botany, AU. Photo Per G. Henriksen and Johannes Overgaard.Close Modal - PDF Icon PDF LinkTable of contents
The Forest of Biologists
We are excited to announce the launch of The Forest of Biologists, a new biodiversity initiative created with support from the Woodland Trust, aiming to counteract nature loss and safeguard some of the most critically endangered ecosystems for future generations. Do take a look around our virtual forest. For every Research Article and Review/Commentary article that is published in JEB, a native tree is planted in a forest in the UK.
Celebrating 100 years of discovery
We are proud to be celebrating 100 years of discovery in Journal of Experimental Biology. Visit our centenary webpage to find out more about how we are marking this historic milestone.
Looking back on the first issue of JEB
Journal of Experimental Biology launched in 1923 as The British Journal of Experimental Biology. As we celebrate our centenary, we look back at that first issue and the zoologists publishing their work in the new journal.
JEB@100 Conversation
In our new Conversation series JEB@100, JEB Editor-in-Chief Craig Franklin talks about the big outstanding questions in the field of physiological plasticity and why he thinks a sense of community is key to the journal's success. Find out more here.
Deer mice overheat and struggle to run in high temperatures
The impacts of warming temperatures associated with climate change on performance are poorly understood in most mammals. Matthew Eizenga and colleagues examined the thermal performance curve of endurance running capacity at high temperatures in the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus).
Propose new workshop for 2025
Do you have an idea for a Workshop? We are now accepting proposals for our 2025 Biologists Workshops programme. As the scientific organiser, your involvement will be focused on the science. We'll take care of all the logistics. In 2025 we'll continue our efforts to diversify our Workshop programme and will be reserving one of our Workshops for an application from a Global South (GS) country to host an event overseas.
