BACKGROUND Craniosynostosis is a condition in which 2 or more of the skull bones fuse
prematurely. The spectrum of the disorder most commonly involves the closure of a single …

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures of the skull, provides
a paradigm for investigating the interplay of genetic and environmental factors leading to …

Phenotypic variation across mammals is extensive and reflects their ecological
diversification into a remarkable range of habitats on every continent and in every ocean …

Much debate still revolves around bone architecture, especially at the nano-and microscale.
Bone is a remarkable material where high strength and toughness coexist thanks to an …

Structural biological materials such as bone, teeth or mollusk shells draw their remarkable
performance from a sophisticated interplay of architectures and weak interfaces. Pushed to …

Metabolic abnormalities, such as diabetes mellitus and obesity, can impact bone quantity
and/or bone quality. In this work, we characterize bone material properties, in terms of …

Interlocking composites have become increasingly popular in recent years. A key motivation
is the impressive performance of natural interlocking protective structures. A large number of …

Geometrically patterned interfaces seem to be a common motif in Nature. In particular,
geometry plays an important role in increasing the strength, toughness and damage …

Hard structural elements in nature are often joined with sutures lines, as seen in human
skull, cephalopods or turtle shell. These sutures can arrest cracks, and can provide flexibility …

Introduction Progress in cranial suture research is shaping our current understanding of the
topic; however, emphasis has been placed on individual contributing components rather …