Bone remodeling process relies on complex signaling pathway between osteoblasts and
osteoclasts and control mechanisms to achieve homeostasis of their growth and …

Craniosynostosis is a medical condition caused by the early fusion of the cranial joint. The
finite element method (FEM) is a computational technique that can answer a variety of “what …

During the first year of life, the brain grows rapidly and the neurocranium increases to about
65% of its adult size. Our understanding of the relationship between the biomechanical …

The neonate skull consists of several bony plates, connected by fibrous soft tissue called
sutures. Premature fusion of sutures is a medical condition known as craniosynostosis …

Vertebrate skin is a remarkable organ that supports and protects the body. It consists of two
layers, the epidermis and the underlying dermis. In some tetrapods, the dermis includes …

Macroevolutionary changes such as variation in habitat use or diet are often associated with
convergent, adaptive changes in morphology. However, it is still unclear how small-scale …

Children with syndromic forms of craniosynostosis undergo a plethora of surgical
interventions to resolve the clinical features caused by the premature fusion of cranial …

Due to their small size, juveniles are more likely to show lower absolute levels of
performance leading to a potential competitive disadvantage compared to adults. Therefore …

Osteoderms (ODs) are calcified organs formed directly within the skin of most major extant
tetrapod lineages. Lizards possibly show the greatest diversity in ODs morphology and …

After birth, the skull grows and remodels in close synchrony with the brain to allow for an
increase in intracranial volume. Increase in skull area is provided primarily by bone …