A new AI-powered tool helps predict traumatic brain injury outcomes based on documented assault scenarios, providing an evidence-based approach to improve investigation accuracy. The model achieved remarkable prediction accuracy for TBI-related injuries, integrating mechanical biophysical data with forensic details.
A study on the desert rat-kangaroo's feeding habits could help focus search efforts and potentially 'resurrect' the species. The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, found that the animal's skull is adapted for softer foods rather than harder ones.
A new research project funded by a $600,000 grant is exploring the mechanics behind episiotomies, with the goal of developing safer and more effective surgical practices. The study uses advanced experimental techniques and computational simulations to understand how incisions spread and potentially lead to tears.
A global team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery of a new skeletal tissue called lipocartilage, composed of fat-filled cells that provide super-stable internal support. This unique tissue has immense potential for treating facial defects, birth injuries, and cartilage-related conditions.
A team of researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has developed a scaling model for transitional pressure development during acceleration. The study combines the incompressible and compressible flow theories to create a unified model that can be applied universally to various floors and liquid types.
A fossil therapsid was found in Mallorca with a skull hole for the jaw muscle and structures that evolved into mammals' middle ear bones. The discovery changes scientists' understanding of when therapsids evolved and tells us about where we come from.
The rose prickle's curved tapering shape and microstructural density enable supreme damage resistance capabilities. Researchers propose that these features could be used to develop ultra-small anchoring tools for diverse applications.
Researchers at CAMERA have developed an open-source markerless motion capture system using computer vision and deep learning methods. The system estimates joint positions from regular 2D image data, providing unobtrusive analysis of body movements.
Research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research reveals that individuals with ACL reconstruction exhibit persistent aberrant gait biomechanics, which can lead to joint loads contributing to long-term knee problems. Early rehabilitative measures may help maintain long-term knee joint health.
Researchers developing standardized approach for ACJ reconstruction, evaluating three surgical techniques to restore stability and minimize complications. The study aims to identify most effective technique for long-term shoulder health in young athletes.
A new study explores how different hypercarnivorous species adapt to declining bite efficiency due to tooth wear, with bone-cracking hyenas showing significant increases in bite efficiency. Meat specialists and scavengers do not demonstrate compensatory changes, instead relying on behavioral modifications.
Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill have developed an innovative computer model of blood flow in the human heart that captures normal heart function and predicts responses to different levels of blood flow. The model has potential applications in medical device design, personalized therapy, and cardiac digital twins.
TU Graz researcher Gerhard A. Holzapfel leads a six-year project to develop AI-based methods for analyzing soft tissue mechanical properties using transcriptomics and microstructure imaging. The team aims to improve disease diagnosis and therapy in clinical practice.
Researchers found that participants with Parkinson's who performed rapid side-to-side eye movements showed reduced body sway and improved posture. In contrast, those with Parkinson's who made vertical saccadic eye movements experienced increased body instability.
Researchers studied how rapeseed embryo reacts to mechanical forces, discovering it modulates cell proliferation and metabolism to adjust its shape and size. This adaptation affects the accumulation of storage oils and proteins, ultimately impacting seed maturation and germination.
A new study published in Science Advances provides insights into the complex and nonlinear transition of mammal evolution from sprawled to upright posture. Researchers used cutting-edge methods to analyze fossil data and biomechanical modeling, revealing that locomotor performance peaked and dipped over millions of years.
A University of Virginia engineer developed a workflow to combine advanced imaging technologies for improved understanding of porous bone, which could inform disease detection. The method allows for three-dimensional rendering of bone structure across various length scales.
Researchers aim to understand sex-specific effects of wheelchair use in childhood and adolescence to detect, prevent, and treat shoulder pain more effectively. The study uses state-of-the-art MRI scanners and quantitative morphometrics to quantify anatomical changes related to pain.
A team of UBC Okanagan researchers has created a new mechanical heart valve that combines the strengths of both mechanical and tissue replacement technologies, offering improved performance and durability.
Researchers developed a deep learning method to customize complex strain fields in bioreactors using dielectric elastomer actuator arrays. The method achieved precise control over individual actuators, replicating biomechanically significant strain fields and customizing them based on tumor-stroma interfaces.
A new study found that facemask impacts accounted for over half of high-severity head impacts in NFL players, with linemen and hybrid players most affected. The research suggests that facemask enhancements could help protect players and minimize injury risk.
Two UCD researchers receive ERC Starting Grants to launch projects on microplastic toxicity and TBI biomechanics, promising breakthroughs in toxicology and public health.
The BBEX exosuit provides multidimensional force assistance, reduces muscle fatigue, and decreases compression forces on spinal joints, suggesting a significant reduction in lower back injuries. The device is designed to mimic human biomechanics, offering comprehensive support during lifting tasks.
The International Society of Biomechanics provides recommendations for wearables-based motion capture technology, addressing sensor calibration and experimental protocols. The guidelines aim to improve accuracy and quality in human motion analysis applications.
Researchers studied pterosaurs' takeoff mechanism, finding they likely used all four limbs like modern bats. The study provides new insights into how these large animals achieved flight despite their massive size.
A randomized controlled trial found that four weeks of outdoor gait training, combined with home exercises, improved running biomechanics and reduced the time feet were in contact with the ground. This technique may help patients improve their stride and reduce pain associated with shin splints.
Researchers develop mechanobiomaterials inspired by biomechanics to modulate biological responses with material-tissue mechanical interactions. This approach aims to create biomaterials that can adapt to changing mechanical environments in vivo, enhancing the body's regenerative potential and repairing various tissues.
Researchers at ETH Zurich create a 3D in vitro model to study brittle bone disease, using healthy cells initially and planning to use cells from patients with the condition. The model successfully emulates bone development, allowing for the discovery of malfunctioning processes and potential treatments.
Researchers have discovered that soaring birds use their lungs to enhance their flying capabilities by modifying the biomechanics of their flight muscles. The unique air sac, known as a subpectoral diverticulum, increases the force used to power flight muscles while soaring.
A Trinity College Dublin team, led by Professor David Taylor, has developed a machine to study hair splitting using biomechanics. The 'Moving Loop Fatigue machine' recreates the damage caused by combing tangled hair, revealing that split ends split more quickly and generated longer splits.
A new study from the University of Waterloo used software to predict realistic motorcycle riding behaviors, considering human factors and ergonomic trade-offs. It found that shorter and taller riders require joint adjustments to achieve their preferred riding posture.
A Cornell University study found that foxes' sharp snouts penetrate the snow with little resistance, reducing potential tissue damage during a headfirst dive. The unique hunting behavior, known as mousing, allows foxes to reach their prey earlier and avoid injury.
Researchers will develop 'live' joints with biocompatible bone and cartilage grown from human cells, aiming to scale up the technology for commercial use. The project, valued at $47.7M, targets 40 patients within five years with knee replacements.
A 10-week residential stay for socially vulnerable children improved their physical, mental and social well-being, increasing it to national average. The addition of a football-based health education programme further enhanced health knowledge, particularly on physical activity.
Research by PLOS ONE found that runners classified as Myers-Br Briggs Sensing have a more grounded running style compared to those with an Intuitive personality. The study analyzed running biomechanics in French, Swiss, and Belgian runners.
Scientists from Project CETI have developed suction cups inspired by clingfish to attach to sperm whales without causing harm. The new design has shown promise in withstanding the forces of a swimming whale and will be tested on sperm whales in Dominica.
Researchers studied the dolphin-kick swimming motion and found that water flow velocity increases with speed, generating a strong vortex during kicking. Recycling of flow is also observed during transitions between kicks, becoming more pronounced as speed increases.
The University of California, Irvine will lead a six-year, $15 million NSF-funded research project to study muscle control during rapid movements. The Integrative Movement Sciences Institute aims to bridge gaps between fields and advance understanding of agile movement through interdisciplinary collaboration.
The new diagnostic tool, 3D-DXA, complements DXA with computational and statistical systems to estimate mineral density and obtain detailed three-dimensional images. This method has the potential to improve diagnoses and detect up to 50% more patients at high risk of femur fracture.
A study by Harvard researchers found that fish group behavior can reduce energy costs by up to 50%, with coordinated movement allowing for more efficient swimming. By measuring the energetic cost of individual and group movements, the team discovered a J-shaped relationship between speed and energy expenditure.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered how ermine moths produce ultrasonic warning sounds using an 'aeroelastic tymbal'. The mechanism involves the snap-through buckling of a corrugated membrane, amplifying sound production through resonance. This study sheds light on the biomechanics behind moth defense mechanisms.
A research group from Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering has replicated human-like variable speed walking using a musculoskeletal model steered by a reflex control method reflective of the human nervous system. The breakthrough in biomechanics and robotics sets a new benchmark in understanding human movement.
A new study directly measures the rowing force of a water strider's middle leg using a bio-appropriating probe, obtaining a force of 955 µN. Indirect measurement via image analysis yields a lower force of 488 µN. The study enhances understanding of water repellency and applications in biomechanics and biology.
The US Department of Transportation has awarded the University of Virginia's Center for Applied Biomechanics eight competitive research contracts totaling $4.1 million to further automotive safety research. The center will study demographic variations in injury risk, vehicle impact, and pedestrian fatalities.
Researchers found that a higher ratio of quadriceps to hamstring muscle volume was significantly associated with lower odds of total knee replacement. Training programs that strengthen the quadriceps in relation to the hamstrings may be beneficial for preventing knee replacement surgery.
Scientists studied medial longitudinal arch of the foot, a key adaptation for efficient bipedal walking. They found variation in navicular bone morphology among flat-footed individuals and those with well-developed arches, suggesting inborn flat feet may be a normal variant.
Researchers redesigned IVF needles to reduce fluid flow damage to eggs, improving oocyte collection and IVF success rates. The study uses computer models and mathematical simulations to optimize the design, which has been successfully tested in cattle, with plans for human trials.
A team of researchers found that fibroblast cells cultured on substrates with varying degrees of stiffness exhibit changes in cell structure, function, and TGF-β activity, which regulates ECM architecture. This study provides insights into how mechanical forces influence wound healing and tissue development.
New plant cell walls exhibit significantly different mechanical properties compared to surrounding parental walls, enabling cells to alter their local shape and influence the growth of plant organs. Researchers have discovered that new cell walls in some plants are 1.5 times stiffer than the parental cell walls.
A recent study from Staffordshire University found that AHPs are underrepresented in strategic leadership positions within the NHS, with only 14% of Chief AHP roles having a presence on executive boards. The report highlights a need for standardised titles and mandated representation to harness the untapped potential of this workforce.
A new study from the University of Kansas used motion capture technology to analyze the biomechanics of proficient free-throw shooters. Proficient shooters exhibited lower knee and center of mass peak and mean angular velocities, greater release height, and less forward trunk lean compared to nonproficient shooters.
Researchers found that witch hazel species with heavier seeds can fling them just as fast as lighter ones due to their spring-loaded fruits. The plants' unique mechanism involves the seed capsule drying out and deforming, releasing elastic energy to propel the seed forward.
Researchers identified a mutation in the TMCO3 gene in two sisters with short stature, and found it regulates expression of proteins controlling bone growth. A mouse model lacking the gene confirmed its role in longitudinal growth.
The study combines real and robotic insects to understand how they sense forces in their limbs while walking. Campaniform sensilla (CS) are force receptors found in insect limbs that respond to stress and strain, providing critical information for controlling locomotion.
Researchers at HKU developed a novel smart manufacturing method for dental crowns using generative AI, producing personalised crowns with high accuracy that mimic natural teeth. The 3D-DCGAN algorithm improves the quality of design through internal competition between a generator and a discriminator.
A study by Oregon State University found that a metal bar installed on the crab-sorting table can reduce the strain on fishermen's bodies and prevent injuries. The researchers tested different banger bar configurations and found that higher bars and triangular bars were the most effective in reducing muscle activity and joint moment.
A new study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that greater breast support during running is associated with increased knee joint stiffness, altering the lower body biomechanics of female runners. High support sports bras can improve running performance by up to 7% for women.
A recent study by UPF's BCN MedTech defines a computational model that simulates protein interactions to pinpoint osteoarthritis causes in each patient. This model enables personalized and efficient treatments, which are currently challenging due to the disease's multifactorial origin.
A new study reveals that theropod dinosaurs had their large teeth completely covered by thin, scaly 'lips' when their mouths were closed. This finding challenges long-held depictions of these iconic predators and could have significant implications for our understanding of dinosaur dental anatomy and biomechanics.
The caterpillar-bot uses a novel pattern of silver nanowires to control its movement, with the ability to steer in both directions and navigate through tight spaces. The robot's movement is driven by heating and cooling cycles that allow it to 'relax' before contracting again.