Analysis of the Survival Mechanisms of Hydra
Survival mechanisms, photoreception, nematocyst, photobehaviour, surface attachment and detachment, spring-like behaviour and responses
Jessica Coulson, Magnus Duffy, Ruolin Hu, Shilong Zheng
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
Daphnia’s Chemical Interactions: Varying Conditions Require Varying Responses
Predator-prey, environmental stressors, bioindicator, adaptation, bioremediation, kairomone, diel vertical migration
Eva Otell, Iris Sun, Marwan Sobh, Rémi Ouellete, Xinying Wang
The Chemistry of Unicellular Green Algae (Chlamydomonas reinhardtii)
Unicellular green algae, photosynthesis, Cellular respiration, biofuel, signaling, flagella
Ai-Lan Ji-Eun Nguyen, Tesnim Obey, Anders Schwarz, Jackson Yu
The Biochemical Features of Tardigrades and Their Roles in Maintaining Cellular Functional Integrity
Tardigrades, cryptobiosis, reactive oxygen species, DNA repair mechanisms, biochemistry, antioxidants
Luccia Jabbour, Eden Karp-Foster, Jeremy Lachance, Wadi Zahka
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
Physical Analysis of Amoeba
Movement and migration, hydrodynamics, motor proteins, galvanotaxis, fluid mechanics, amoeba
Hailey Jukes, Adele Omichinski, Nicholas Da-Costa-Bastidas, Gil Qin
An Evolutionary Analysis of the Chemical Composition of Marine Suction Cups
Suction cups, collagen, evolution, cytoskeleton, biochemistry, sensing
Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, Tokiniaina Raharison Ralambomihanta
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
Biomolecular Applications of Animal Horns
Horns, antlers, growth mechanisms, mutation, genetics, chemical composition
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
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
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
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
Biomineralization in Mollusks and Brachiopods
Biomineralization/Calcification and Crystallization, Self Defense/Defense Mechanism, Shells, Mineralization Inhibitors, Growth, Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Elliott Cole, Gabriel Linaje-Ferrel, Mikaela Phung, Salma Oraichi
Jaws: Terrific yet Terrifying
Jaws, Chitin, Elastin and Collagen, Hunting and Feeding, Venom, Fang, Biomechanics
Michelle Levy, Riwa Itani, Irene Simier, Joseph Marsilio
Chemical Mechanisms of Resonating Devices in Animals for Communication and Information Reception
Resonating Devices/Acoustic Resonance, Communication/Information Conveyance and Reception, Protein Crystallization, Mechanotransduction, Echolocation, Amplification, Composite Biomaterials and Biopolymers
Archinlin Wang, Henry Stephenson, Syphax Ramdani, Zachary Flynn
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