An Investigation into the Chemical Properties of Gonium
Photocycles, growth regulation, depolluting enzymes, biodegradation, multicellularity evolution, protist
Andrew D’Argenio, Breanna D’Ettorre, Lucas Elliott, Joseph Gad
Mathematical Models of Diatoms: Understanding Their Complex Shape, Reproduction and Chain Formation
Diatoms, geometry, Gielis formula, structural functionality, fractals
Peter Matthews-Crochetiere, Daniel Ibrahim, Wenan Liao, Cedric Mackay
The Life Cycle of the Whiskers and Antennae of Animals and Insects
Whiskers, antennae, barbels, sensing, receptors, morphology, regeneration
Yen Chuang, Giselle De Leon, Anna Xuyao Shi, Ella (Yaxin) Wang
Mathematical Models of Molluscan Shell Patterns and Morphology
Molluscs, Shells, Growth, Mechanical Energy Dissipation, Reaction Diffusion, Pigmentation, Mathematical Modeling
Elliott Cole, Gabriel Linaje-Ferrel, Salma Oraichi, Mikaela Phung
Bioadhesives for Animal Construction in Nature: A Collection of Case Studies
Bioadhesives, spider webs, insect nests, silk, adhesion mechanisms
Yuheng Liu, Berine Wehbeh, Sara Fraser, Adi Orlov
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
Phylogenetic Adaptations and Biochemical Mechanisms Contributing to the Unique Lifespan and Ageing of Bats
Age, bats, telomeres, metabolism, longevity, oxidative stress, immune system
Alex Butler, Sophie McLean, Alexandru Toma, Kevin Xu
Courtship and Mating: The Chemistry of Pheromones and Their Evolutionary Function
Courtship, mating, pheromones, biosynthesis, sensing, agriculture
Liam Fetherstonhaugh, Joseph Grotsky, Chloe Jacquet, Samuel Nidelli
The Mechanics and Rates of Organic Matter Decomposition
Decomposition and Degradation, Chemotaxis, Collective Feeding, Organic Matter, Photodegradation, Bacteria, Climate Change
Graeme McDougall, Jeongbin Shin, Mona Wang, Ritchie Yu
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
Information Storage and Processing as Part of Pattern Formation, Photoreception, Thermoreception, and Mechanoreception of the Integument
Information storage, integument, Turing patterns, feedback loops, sensing
Juyoun Bae, Andrei Bocan, Justin Charney, Lan Anh Huynh
Regulation of the Gut and its Effect on Animal Behavior
Gastrointestinal system, gut microbiome, biochemical pathways, neurotransmitters, complex system of equations
Trevor Hum, Xavier Santerre, Kyle Vamvakas, Mathilde Wagner
An Analysis of Sensors and Systems of Artificial Noses
Noses, olfaction, artificial organs, sensing, biosensors
Curtis Ehlert, Ingi El Shahid, Liv Toft, Mary Wan
Taste in Birds
Taste, birds, beaks, sensing, nutrition, receptors
Karina Carlson, Rylee McDonald, Palmyra Mendoza Cabrer, Michael Weldon
Molecular and Histological Structures of Generic Mammalian Hair and Fur
Keratin, protein structure, fur, hair, hydrophobicity, growth cycles
Marc Amin, Lovéni Hanumunthadu, Matthew MacDonald, Thibaud Roy
Biological Design for Lungs and Gills: Biomolecular and Chemical Engineering
Lungs, gills, diffusion, cellular respiration, biochemistry, surfactants
Samuel Bernard, Nabhaan Farooqi, Camille Gagnon, Will Vyse
Hypotheses for the Tooth Eruption Mechanism
Teeth, tooth eruption, embryogenesis, growth modelling, growth mechanisms
Taegan Hallahan, Emma Martin, Marion Vandewynckele-Bossut, Mianchen Wang
Stable Isotopes and Diet Analysis: Insight into Trophic Level, and Geographical Origin and Location
Isotopes, diet, trophic networks, photosynthesis, ecology
Trevor Hum, Xavier Santerre, Kyle Vamvakas, Mathilde Wagner
Marvels of Eggshell Pigmentation: Why Eggshells Vary so Greatly in Color and Pattern
Avian eggs, pigmentation, camouflage, thermoregulation, structural functionality, parasitism, birds
Leticia Le Goff, Ula Mastej, Jake Pringle, Ryan Romero