A Mathematical Analysis of Hydra
Turing pattern, regeneration, microbial symbiosis or holobiont, feedback, topology and toplogical defects
Jessica Coulson, Magnus Duffy, Ruolin Hu, Shilong Zheng
Copepods Through the Lens of Chemistry
Pigmentation, symbiotic, chemoreception, bioluminescence, crustacean, toxin
Johanna Turton, Melodi Rousset, Philippe Mercier, Tanjin Sultana
The Physics of Coral Polyps
Coral polyps, hydrodynamics, sensing, feeding, anisotropy, photoreceptors
Michael Beyrouthy, Cris Izzi, Claudio Petroni, Alex Tsiskakis
The Physical Properties of Fats in Mammals
Fats, adipose tissue, hibernation, blubber, mechanical models
Milana Farah, Josh Negenman, Michelle Sayeh, Edward Tong
Spines: The Multitudes and Multi-functionalities of their Mechanisms
Spines, quills, structural design, defense mechanisms, material properties, biomimicry
Coty Ma, Alexandra Schuck, Éloïse Soderböm, Dan Voicu
Spiky Surprises: The Chemistry of Spines and Quills
Spine, Quills, Keratin, Collagen, Biomineralization
Coty Ma, Alexandra Schuck, Éloise Soderböm, Dan Voicu
A Comparison of Keratin Use in Pangolin, Reptile, and Bird Scales
Keratin, Pangolin, Reptile, Bird, Scales, Integumentary System, Feather
Eve Barrette-Vanasse, Anne-Frederic Laurin, Rus Trana, Jun Xiao
The Mechanics of Antler Bone: A Weapon for Courtship
Antler, Bone, Mechanical Properties, Hydration, Crack Propagation, Courtship, Anistropy
Laurianne Daoust, Annabelle Huynh-Rondeau, Félix Lavoie, Erica Song
Exploration of Mathematical Laws Governing Claws and their Applications within Flying Animals, Terrestrial Pests, and Amniotes
Mathematical Modeling, Claws, Logarithmic Growth and Spiral, Niche, Biomimicry, Digging, Predator-Prey
Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez
Investigation into Claw Keratin and Applications within Felines and Venomous Species
Claw, Keratin, Venom/Toxin, Semiochemical, Communication
Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez
Mathematical Modeling of the Antler Growth Cycle
Mathematical Modeling, Antler, Growth Cycle and Growth Rate, Photogrammetry, Handicap Principle, Memory
Laurianne Daoust, Félix Lavoie, Annabelle Huynh-Rondeau, Erica Song
A Biomechanical Review of Animal Tongue Functions
Tongue, Non-Newtonian, Surface Roughness, Feeding and Prey-Catching, Saliva, Biomimicry, Elastic Energy
Shunyuan Xiao, Marc Srour, Sophie Allard
Stable Isotope Analysis: Predictive Power and Challenges
Stable isotopes, probability, migration, paleoecology, geology
Graeme McDougall, Jeongbin Shin, Mona Wang, Ritchie Yu
A Biochemical Analysis of Mammalian Milk: Diversity Amongst Species and Biomedical Applications
Lactation, milk, biochemistry, nutrition, mammals, mammary cells
Zachary Gurberg, Olivia Clague, Ayoub Rabhi, Di Ah Lim
A Neurochemical Overview of Sleep, its Deprivation and Hibernation
NREM and REM Sleep, Neurotransmitters, Waste Clearance/Glymphatic System, Hibernation, Immune Activation
Kelliane Beland, Taisei Fu, Andres Gonzalez, Grace Shi
Chemical Adaptation in Viviparous Birthing and Oviparous Hatching
Embryo, Nutrient and Gas Exchange and Transport, Mineralization, Placenta and Placentation, Reproduction, Hatching, Egg
Serena Kim, Massimiliano Garzia, Lila Oualim, Mark Tchinov
Biomechanical Adaptations of the Uterus During Parturition and Birthing
Birthing, Collagen, Contractions, Uterus, Mucus
Serena Kim, Massimiliano Garzia, Lila Oualim, and Mark Tchinov
Bioinformatics and Sensory Function of Mammalian Fur: An Analysis of Coat Patterning, Whiskers, and Trigger Hairs
sensing, Turing patterns, whiskers, venus flytraps, mammals, follicles
Marc Amin, Lovéni Hanumunthadu, Matthew MacDonald, Thibaud Roy
Design, Purpose and Specificity of the Narwhal’s Tusk
Narwhals, tusks, ivory, dental anatomy, growth mechanisms, elephants
Taegan Hallahan, Emma Martin, Marion Vandewynckele-Bossut, Mianchen Wang
The Design of the Spine
Bison, spines, musculoskeletal system, 3D modelling, spinal injuries
Ahmed Bawany, Bianca Dubois, Yzza M’sahi, Michael Parsons