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
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
Mathematical Modelling in Lactation: An analysis of hormonal regulation and complex lactation mechanisms
Lactation, hormones, feedback loops, regulation, mammogenesis
Ayoub Rabhi, Zachary Gurberg, Olivia Clague, Di Ah Lim
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
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
Biomechanics of the Evolutionary Arms Race
Evolution and Adaptation, Biomechanics, Competition, Predator-Prey, Horn, Stress
Tri Vinh Truong, Steven Xu, Emma Wong, Quinten Bennett
Biomechanical Adaptations of the Uterus During Parturition and Birthing
Birthing, Collagen, Contractions, Uterus, Mucus
Serena Kim, Massimiliano Garzia, Lila Oualim, and Mark Tchinov
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
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
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
The Biochemical Basis for Olfaction
Olfaction and Odorant Molecules, Signal Transduction, Sensory Neurons, Pheromones, Hunting
Curtis Ehlert, Ingi El Shahid, Liv Toft, Mary Wan
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
A Ton of Mechanical Advantages: Analyzing the Remarkable Structure of Elephant Limbs
Elephant, Seismic Sensitivity/Vibrations, Mechanical Adaptation, Evolution, Cushion/Compression Resistance, Imaging
Andrea Khoury, Nikki Lal, Spencer Levine, Laura Camila Penuela Cardenas