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Bálint Üveges

@buveges.bsky.social
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Herpetologist, evolutionary-ecologist and fantasy enthusiast.

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Bálint Üveges @buveges.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Our new study about the effects of European viper venoms is now also featured in @uk.theconversation.com. Check it out below! theconversation.com/why-snake-ve...
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Why snake venom may have evolved to catch dinner, not for defence
A new study of European vipers challenges the idea that snakes use venom to inflict pain on predators.
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Bálint Üveges @buveges.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Our new study is now published in @FunEcology. We studied if there is a trade-off in predatory and defensive snake venoms in case of European vipers. Spoiler: There is not, as we did not find any evidence for defensive (pain inducing) venoms. besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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No gain from pain: Lack of nociceptor activation suggests no adaptation for defence in the evolution of European viper venoms
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
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Bálint Üveges @buveges.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
While you're on holiday, the EU is dismantling environmental protections 🏖️➡️💔 #HandsOffNature You have until 10 September to tell the Commission what you think. Your voice matters: handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...
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Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife
Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.
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Bálint Üveges @buveges.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
"It’s like claiming to have brought Napoleon back from the dead by asking a short French man to wear his hat." 😆 But seriously, this is a problem. theconversation.com/why-de-extin...
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Why ‘de-extinct’ dire wolves are a Trojan horse to hide humanity’s destruction of nature
Extinction is, for the time being, forever – and a symptom of our global economic system.
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