G-BiKE comics

Comic 1: G-BiKE ride

Get to know the G-BiKE COST action (CA18134), European network of researchers and practitioners working together to contribute to the improvement of the protection of genetic diversity in the world. Learn the basic concepts of the species and individual diversity with the help of Dr. Ciconia Nigra, our resident researcher, and Mr. Fagus, a longtime practitioner and a friend of Dr. Ciconia.

Comic 2: Switch on - part I

Bike, magic torch and genetic diversity in one sentence? Yes, it's true. Get to know twin sisters, Cora and Arlen, I find out how these three things are connected and what Dr. Ciconia taught them about genetic diversity. Don't miss the quiz at the end!

Comic 3: No spokes - no glory, I

Can you explain a genetic variation within and between populations using a bicycle? You can if you are a g-BiKEr!!! Enjoy the new adventures of Dr. Ciconia Nigra and Mr. Fagus.

Comic 4: Switch on - part II

Are you curious about that button II on Dr. Ciconia's magic torch? Then join Arlet and Cora in their new adventure and find out what it does!

Comic 5: No spokes - No glory II

Still not sure how genetic diversity ensures the resilience of populations and species in the changing environment? Read the latest episode from the "Genes on Wheels" series and learn how our G-BiKErs handled the race through the ecosystems under pressure and all the obstacles along the way.

Comic 6: Hybrids (Introduction)

Have you ever heard of hybrids? Can you cross an eagle and a horse and get a Hippogriff in real life? Read all about it in the latest episode from the "Genes on Wheels" series. This episode is dedicated to our fellow G-BiKEr, Michael Bruford. Mike is a world-known molecular ecologist, a conservationist extraordinaire, and a dedicated G-BiKEr. We love you, Mike!!!