Quantifying Skin Patterns: Mathematical Interpretations of Camouflaging Techniques in Animals
Camouflage, Turing patterns, saliency mapping, mathematical modelling, cheetahs
Christopher Coluni, John Eric Hamilton, Olivia Lopardo, Olivier Morin
Courtship and Mating Within Evolutionary Game
Game theory, courtship, mating, evolution, mathematical modelling
Liam Fetherstonhaugh, Joseph Grotsky, Chloe Jacquet, Samuel Nidelli
Mathematical Models of Predator-Prey Population Dynamics
Population dynamics, predator-prey relationships, Lotka-Volterra model, disease transmission
Andrew Xie, Dalya Messaoudi, Laurier Gauvin, Reefah Kabir
A Mathematical Representation of Brain Activity During Sleep
Sleep, brain activity, REM and NREM, circadian rhythm, mathematical modelling, dreams
Kelliane Beland, Taisei Fu, Andres Gonzalez, Grace Shi
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
Visual Lateralization in the Animal Kingdom
Brain lateralization, vision, sensing, signal propagation, memory, neurons
Tuna Gedik, Nassib Hassouna, Mohul Sharma, Michelle Sateen Yazbek
The Heart: Information and Storage Processing
Heart, electrical circuits, electrocardiogram, signal propagation, signal processing
Anne-Sarah Dickman, Lina El Kesti, Junqi Wang, Angela Zhu
The Biochemical Basis for Olfaction
Olfaction and Odorant Molecules, Signal Transduction, Sensory Neurons, Pheromones, Hunting
Curtis Ehlert, Ingi El Shahid, Liv Toft, Mary Wan
Biomolecular Factors for Immunity, Color Change, and Mechanical Strength of the Integument
Integument System, Chromatophores and Color Change, Glands, Cell Junctions, Immunity
Juyoun Bae, Andrei Bocan, Justin Charney, Lan Anh Huynh
Comparative Analysis of Biomechanical Properties of Mammalian Fur
Fur, Insulation, Optical Properties, Adaptation, Biomechanics, porcupine, Polar Bear
Marc Amin, Lovéni Hanumunthadu, Matthew MacDonald, Thibaud Roy
Rodent Adaptations to Ever-growing Teeth
Rodents, Teeth, Morphology and Anatomy, Jaws, Diet, Bite Force, Tooth Eruption
Taegan Hallahan, Emma Martin, Marion Vandewynckele-Bossut, Mianchen Wang
Functions of the Gut through the Perspective of Biological Mechanics
Gut, Biomechanics, Digestive Tract, Chewing, Microbiome, Parasites, Dietary Adaptation
Trevor Hum, Xavier Santerre, Kyle Vamvakas, Mathilde Wagner
The Nose: An Examination and Comparison of the Turbinate Structures of Aquatic Animals, Terrestrial Caniformia, and Humans
Nose, Respiratory Adaptation, Climate, Evolutionary Biology, Olfaction and Olfactory Structures/Anatomy. Nasal Turbinates
Ingi El Shahid, Curtis Ehlert, Liv Toft, Mary Wan