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Anatomy & Morphology
Jordan Bestwick, Andrew S. Jones, Sterling J. Nesbitt, Stephan Lautenschlager, Emily J. Rayfield, Andrew R. Cuff, David J. Button, Paul M. Barrett, Laura B. Porro, Richard J. Butler
Summary: The study focused on the skull morphology and function of the pseudosuchian reptile Effigia, revealing it to be a specialist herbivore likely feeding on softer plant material, a unique niche among the study taxa. The research found limited functional convergence with Ornithomimus and Struthio despite morphological similarities, emphasizing that superficial morphological similarity does not always imply functional and ecological convergence.
ANATOMICAL RECORD-ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE ANATOMY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Leila Siciliano-Martina, Jessica E. Light, A. Michelle Lawing
Summary: Research shows that captive canid populations, including both hypercarnivores and hypocarnivores, exhibit cranial shape changes, especially among hypercarnivorous species. These changes may affect the animals' ability to hunt and eat, potentially hindering their reintroduction success in the future.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Andres Vidal-Itriago, Rowan A. W. Radford, Jason A. A. Aramideh, Cindy Maurel, Natalie M. M. Scherer, Emily K. K. Don, Albert Lee, Roger S. S. Chung, Manuel B. B. Graeber, Marco Morsch
Summary: Microglia, originating from mesoderm, play key roles in the development, homeostasis, and innate immunity of the central nervous system (CNS). Their diverse morphological characteristics are closely related to their wide range of functions. However, our knowledge of the morphophysiological attributes and interactions with neurons of microglia is limited. Exploring the correlation between microglial shape and function is a current challenge and opportunity.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Mahdi Rajabizadeh, Dominique Adriaens, Barbara De Kegel, Aziz Avci, Cetin Ilgaz, Anthony Herrel
Summary: Miniaturization brings substantial structural and functional constraints, with different Eirenis dwarf snake species showing varying changes in neurocranium size and jaw muscle force during the process. The gape index also exhibits negative allometry across transitions between Dolichophis and Eirenis subgenera. Different structural patterns are observed through miniaturization in the Dolichophis-Eirenis dwarfing lineages.
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peng Xi, Shaobo Ye, Qian Cong
Summary: In this study, the microscopic morphology of the abalone abdominal foot surface was observed, revealing the presence of numerous fibers. Five types of force measuring plates were designed and used for the adhesion test of the abalone abdominal foot. The results showed that vacuum adhesion force accounted for more than half of the total adhesion force, with a proportion of over 60%. Van der Waals force also played a significant role, with a proportion of over 20%. This study provides insights into the composition of various adhesion forces and their proportions, which can be useful for the study of other adhesive creatures and the design of bionic underwater adhesion devices.
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Neurosciences
Qiufu Ma
Summary: The somatosensory system is proposed to be functionally subdivided into the exteroceptive branch and the interoceptive branch, with distinct roles in detecting external threats and sensing body integrity disruptions respectively. This subdivision challenges the current dilemma in pain research field and highlights potential translation issues in therapies from preclinical studies.
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Automation & Control Systems
Pengfei Zhang, Zhengxing Wu, Yan Meng, Huijie Dong, Min Tan, Junzhi Yu
Summary: This article introduces a novel robotic remora with a stable adhesion system and motion control methods to mimic the hitchhiking behavior of the fish. The performance benefits of the proposed robotic remora and control methods are supported by extensive experimental results. This engineered implementation of hitchhiking for a fin-actuated underwater robot provides valuable insights for the design and control of future underwater adhesion robots.
IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Wenzhe Liu, Xiuping Xu, Xin Wang
Summary: A typical angiosperm flower has four whorls of organs, but not all flowers follow this rule. The male flower of Sarcobatus baileyi, for example, only has a single stamen. These unusual flowers are often underdocumented. To study the male reproductive organ of S. baileyi, we used Micro-CT, SEM, and paraffin sectioning techniques. Our findings showed that the male inflorescence of S. baileyi is more similar to the cone of conifers, with male flowers lacking perianth and being protected by peltate indusium-like shields. We also compared it with the female cone of Cupressus sempervirens to understand the evolutionary logic behind this rare male inflorescence.
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Automation & Control Systems
Pengfei Zhang, Zhengxing Wu, Yan Meng, Huijie Dong, Min Tan, Junzhi Yu
Summary: The article proposes a novel robotic remora with a stable adhesion system and motion control methods to transfer the hitchhiking behavior to an engineered system. The robotic prototype with uncoupled motion mechanisms allows for precise and agile movement, while the reliable adhesion system and control methods enable the robotic remora to achieve hitchhiking behavior successfully. The research provides valuable insights for the design and control of future underwater adhesion robots and multirobot systems.
IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hong-Da Zhang, Lei Ding, Feng-Yuan Yu, Li-Jie Mi, Kuo Zhang, Si-Xian Weng, Zi-Han Jiang, Min Tang
Summary: This study assessed the angiographic morphology of the vein of Marshall (VOM) and its value in VOM ethanol infusion. The findings showed that the VOM morphologic features in different angiographic views can provide valuable information for the identification and cannulation of the VOM.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aravinthan Varatharaj, Roxana O. Carare, Roy O. Weller, Mary Gawne-Cain, Ian Galea
Summary: The study reveals a drainage pathway in the human brainstem through which interstitial fluid can drain into the adjacent trigeminal and oculomotor nerves, suggesting a communication pathway between the extracellular spaces of the brainstem and cranial nerve parenchyma.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
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Cell Biology
Anastasiia S. Kniazeva, Grigoriy A. Armeev, Alexey K. Shaytan
Summary: The article discusses the composition of the protein core of the nucleosome and the role of H2A-H2B histones in the structure and dynamics of the nucleosome. Through molecular dynamics simulations, it was found that the bending dynamics of the H2A-H2B dimer are modulated by various factors, shedding light on the dynamic mechanisms of nucleosome functioning.
Review
Cell Biology
Heather E. White, Anjali Goswami, Abigail S. Tucker
Summary: Phenotypic variation in mammals is influenced by their ecological diversification, with the skull playing a crucial role in supporting species survival. Sutures between cranial bones are important in growth and brain development, shaping overall skull morphology and function. The developmental mechanisms of sutures have a significant impact on cranial diversity and evolutionary patterns.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Jun Yan, Cheng Qiu, Lingling Fu, Xinyu Liu, Yanping Zheng
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the anatomic features of the craniovertebral junction in patients with and without atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) and found distinct differences in bony morphology. A novel classification system based on reconstructed CT images may be helpful in predicting AAD in cases of atlas occipitalization.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maria Isabel Koerber, Fabian Roder, Muhammed Gercek, Benedikt Koell, Daniel Kalbacher, Christos Iliadis, Monique Bruewer, Kai Peter Friedrichs, Volker Rudolph, Stephan Baldus, Roman Pfister
Summary: This study analyzed patients who underwent direct annuloplasty with the Cardioband for tricuspid regurgitation (TR) and found that leaflet morphology does not affect the efficacy and safety of the procedure, but it can help tailor repair techniques to individual patients.
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Karly E. Cohen, Brooke E. Flammang, Callie H. Crawford, L. Patricia Hernandez
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2020)
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Zoology
M. Janneke Schwaner, Sarah Deming, Julie A. Kmec, Brooke E. Flammang
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Karly E. Cohen, Callie H. Crawford, Luz Patricia Hernandez, Michael Beckert, Jason H. Nadler, Brooke E. Flammang
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2020)
Article
Biology
Jocelyn Hunyadi, Todd Currier, Yahya Modarres-Sadeghi, Brooke E. Flammang, Ethan D. Clotfelter
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Callie H. Crawford, Zachary S. Randall, Pamela B. Hart, Lawrence M. Page, Prosanta Chakrabarty, Apinun Suvarnaraksha, Brooke E. Flammang
JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Zoology
M. J. Schwaner, S. T. Hsieh, I Braasch, S. Bradley, C. B. Campos, C. E. Collins, C. M. Donatelli, F. E. Fish, O. E. Fitch, B. E. Flammang, B. E. Jackson, A. Jusufi, P. J. Mekdara, A. Patel, B. J. Swalla, M. Vickaryous, C. P. McGowan
Summary: Tails, as a defining characteristic of chordates, exhibit enormous diversity in form and function across different species. Despite this diversity, tails have not received the same level of scientific attention as other body parts, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in advancing tail research. Embracing a holistic understanding of tail evolution and function requires combining traditional and new experimental approaches within various research areas.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Brooke E. Flammang
Summary: Modernfish, representing over 400 million years of evolutionary processes, have developed phenotypes with specific performance advantages for tasks like evading predation and securing food. Through careful analysis of biological properties, bioinspired technologies aiming to achieve similar objectives can be developed quickly. By exploring the performance space of different morphologies, bioinspired designs can also provide insights into evolutionary processes. Collaborations across disciplines can lead to the development of novel bioinspired technologies that not only function well as robotic devices, but also enhance our understanding of biology and the rules of life.
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Brooke E. Flammang, Simone Marras, Erik J. Anderson, Oriol Lehmkuhl, Abhishek Mukherjee, David E. Cade, Michael Beckert, Jason H. Nadler, Guillaume Houzeaux, Mariano Vazquez, Haley E. Amplo, John Calambokidis, Ari S. Friedlaender, Jeremy A. Goldbogen
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Kaelyn M. Gamel, Austin M. Garner, Brooke E. Flammang
BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Anatomy & Morphology
C. H. Crawford, P. B. Hart, Z. S. Randall, P. Chakrabarty, L. M. Page, B. E. Flammang
JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Anatomy & Morphology
B. E. Flammang, C. H. Crawford, D. Soares, A. Suvarnaraksa, P. Chakrabarty, P. Hart, L. Page, Z. Randall
JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Anatomy & Morphology
A. A. Biondi, K. E. Bemis, C. H. Crawford, B. E. Flammang
JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
T. R. Gassler, B. E. Flammang
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
C. H. Crawford, Z. S. Randall, H. P. B. Hart, L. M. Page, P. Chakrabarty, B. E. Flammang
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biology
S. B. Crofts, R. Shehata, B. E. Flammang
INTEGRATIVE ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY
(2019)