The Chemistry Lying Deep Within a Volvox Colony
Asexual/sexual reproduction, metabolism, protein-protein interactions, phototsynesis, colony, aging/senescence
Robinson Libman, Meryem Louni, Ryan McGibbon, Ali Najjar
Unveiling the Chemistry of Radiolaria: Exploring Elemental Insights and Environmental Significance
Biomineralization, bioluminescence, photosymbiosis, silica cycle, bioindicator, protists
Vicky Barré, Rhiannon Butler, Valerie Hung, Liora Benzecry
A Chemical Analysis of Hydra
Regeneration mechanisms, neurotoxins, innate immunity, morphogenesis, antimicrobial peptides, toll-like receptors or bacterial recognition
Jessica Coulson, Magnus Duffy, Ruolin Hu, Shilong Zheng
The Physics of Foraminifera
Environmental pressure, reproductive strategy, vertical migration, strength rigidity and elasticity, pseudopodia, tests or shell geometry, openings
Carolyn Denton, Emma Bussiéres, Rachel Jiang, Reno Thompson
The Physical Adaptations Underlying the Tardigrade’s Resistance to Extreme Environmental Conditions
Tardigrades, microorganism anatomy, mechanical strength, protein function, thermoresistance
Luccia Jabbour, Eden Karp-Foster, Jeremy Lachance, Wadi Zahka
The Physics of Coral Polyps
Coral polyps, hydrodynamics, sensing, feeding, anisotropy, photoreceptors
Michael Beyrouthy, Cris Izzi, Claudio Petroni, Alex Tsiskakis
Life-Sustaining Processes of the Diatom
Diatoms, life cycles, biomineralization, reproduction, reactive oxygen species, biochemistry
Peter Matthews-Crochetiere, Daniel Ibrahim, Wenan Liao, Cedric Mackay
Exploring Aquatic Fungi Through Mathematical Tools
Aquatic fungi, mathematical models, population modeling, decomposition, bioremediation
Izabela Junqueira Magalhaes, Kristina Kerkelova, Ruizhi Liu, Yasmine Sadr Kaufmann
Speed, Sense, and Strike: The Biochemistry of Tentacles and their Chemical Interactions with the Environment
Tentacles, muscle tissue, suction, regeneration, sensing, signal propagation
Yousif Al Shajlawi, Henry Bain, Charles Barakett, Julianna Bede
From Fetus to Fossil: A Microscopic Analysis of the Chemistry of the Hoof Throughout the Stages of Life
Hooves, ungulates, keratin, tissues, decomposition, anatomy
Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu
Mechanical Analysis of Animal Horns
Horns, elasticity, material properties, structural organization, force distribution, anisotropy
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
The Metabolic and Regulatory Roles of Adipose Tissue in Organisms
Metabolism, adipose tissue, fats, lipids, thermogenesis, endocrine functions
Edward Tong, Josh Negenman, Michelle Sayeh, Milana Farah
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
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
A Biochemical and Cellular Analysis of Auto Regenerative, Venomous, and Hormonally Influenced Tails
Tails, Regeneration, Venom/Toxin, Hormones, Adaptation, Genes/Gene Expression, Immunity
Moriah Campbell, Martin Pone, Clementine Ruiz
A Multi-Functional Armor: Carapaces’ Roles in Different Animals
Carapace, Mineralization, Turtle, Keratin/Collagen, Armadillo, Bettle, Biomimicry
Elisabeth Lawton, Emma Geoffroy, Osandi Hewage, Yitao Sun
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
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