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By Sidney Leedham and Lucy Holmes During an absolutely sweltering week in June, the wise among us might prefer to stay indoors, to work from home, maybe to lie on the floor in front of a fan that c…

Summary: Eccentric muscle force development is highly sensitive to starting length and temperature, revealing distinct effects on contractile and elastic components and providing a framework for more ...

Abstract. Numerous lineages of theropod dinosaurs display notable modification of the forelimb, particularly reduction in size and number of digits. Alvare

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Abstract figure legend There has been controversy about the structural (capillary) response of skeletal muscle to altered O2 status, involving decreased supply (hypoxia) or increased demand (activity...

Abstract. Describing behaviour using qualitative categories is a staple of studies on tetrapod functional morphology, ecology and evolution. However, such

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By Betzy Manners Figure 1 An attentive family of Emperor tamarins. In November, National Museums Scotland displayed an exhibition focusing on ‘Our Primate Family.’ Featuring new taxidermy of more t…

The skull and neck are vital parts of the body, influencing feeding ecology, habitat exploitation and locomotion. Numerous studies have therefore sought to understand how the size of these segments v...

PhD Project - (BBSRC NWD CASE) Selective breeding vs natural selection: how does body shape influence locomotor biomechanics in domesticated dogs and other mammals? at University of Liverpool, listed ...

PhD Project - (BBSRC NWD) Fibrillin-1: a master regulator of skeletal muscle function? at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com

Since domestication 14,000 years ago, dogs have been our constant assistants and companions, providing protection, pulling sledges, controlling pests and hunting with us. For each role, there are bree...

Highlighted Article: The responses of working dog breeds to load carrying may exhibit a lack of generalisability: spaniel breeds may perform better during trotting load-carrying tasks, although at a p...

Highlighted Article: Different working dog breeds exhibit specific differences in the biomechanics of steady-state trotting locomotion, suggesting that breed-specific considerations should be adopted ...

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By James Charles Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have pondered the question: do Dachshunds move the same as German Shepherds? Ponder no longer. Starting in July 2023, myself, Prof Karl Bates…

Sidney Leedham and Harrie Williams The iconic entrance of the Natural History Museum, London. In June, the two of us attended the Natural History Museum’s Student Conference in London, as both our …