Toby Kiers
Evolutionary Biologist | The Science Behind Symbiotic Relationships
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Dr. Toby Kiers is a renowned evolutionary biologist and professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Her groundbreaking research on plant-fungal symbiosis has been published in prestigious journals like Nature and Science. Kiers pioneered the use of experimental evolution to study the complex dynamics of mutualistic interactions, shedding new light on how cooperation and competition shape the natural world.
Her captivating talks blend cutting-edge science with relatable stories, empowering audiences to see the hidden symbioses all around us and how they can inform innovative solutions to global challenges.
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Lessons from fungi on markets and economics
Resource inequality is one of our greatest challenges, but it's not unique to humans. Like us, mycorrhizal fungi that live in plant and tree roots strategically trade, steal and withhold resources, displaying remarkable parallels to humans in their capacity to be opportunistic (and sometimes ruthless) -- all in the absence of cognition. In a mind-blowing talk, evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers shares what fungi networks and relationships reveal about human economies, and what they can tell us about inequality.
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