Materials that are lightweight yet exhibit superior mechanical properties are of compelling
importance for several technological applications that range from aircrafts to household …

A literature review of finite element analysis (FEA) studies of dental implants with their model
validation process was performed to establish the criteria for evaluating validation methods …

The masticatory musculature of rodents has evolved to enable both gnawing at the incisors
and chewing at the molars. In particular, the masseter muscle is highly specialised, having …

The origin and radiation of mammals are key events in the history of life, with fossils placing
the origin at 220 million years ago, in the Late Triassic period. The earliest mammals …

Geometric morphometrics (GM) and finite element analysis (FEA) are increasingly common
techniques for the study of form and function. We show how principles of quantitative …

The uptake of anthropogenic emission of carbon dioxide is resulting in a lowering of the
carbonate saturation state and a drop in ocean pH. Understanding how marine calcifying …

Durophagy arose in the Cambrian and greatly influenced the diversification of
biomineralized defensive structures throughout the Phanerozoic. Spinose gnathobases on …

Diminished bite force has been considered a defining feature of modern Homo sapiens, an
interpretation inferred from the application of two-dimensional lever mechanics and the …

The morphology and biomechanics of the vertebrate skull reflect the physical properties of
diet and behaviors used in food acquisition and processing. We use phyllostomid bats, the …

Background The phyllostomid bats present the most extensive ecological and phenotypic
radiation known among mammal families. This group is an important model system for …