All Outputs (4)

The effects of size and shape changes on motility in Escherichia coli (AW405) (2015)
Thesis
Thornton, K. L. (2015). The effects of size and shape changes on motility in Escherichia coli (AW405). (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218475

Many microorganisms from all domains of life invest large quantities of energy on locomotion. Adopting a motile lifestyle, although energetically costly, increases the likelihood of encounters with food and nutrients, and reduces the risks of predati... Read More about The effects of size and shape changes on motility in Escherichia coli (AW405).

A physical explanation of the temperature dependence of physiological processes mediated by cilia and flagella (2013)
Journal Article
Humphries, S. (2013). A physical explanation of the temperature dependence of physiological processes mediated by cilia and flagella. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110(36), 14693-14698. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1300891110

The majority of biological rates are known to exhibit temperature dependence. Here I reveal a direct link between temperature and ecologically relevant rates such as swimming speeds in Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukaryotes as well as fluid-pumping and fi... Read More about A physical explanation of the temperature dependence of physiological processes mediated by cilia and flagella.

Morphological and ecological divergence in the hybridogenic fish complex Squalius alburnoides (2012)
Thesis
Smith, V. A. J. (2012). Morphological and ecological divergence in the hybridogenic fish complex Squalius alburnoides. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213519

Polyploidy in animals is rare and often associated with asexual reproduction in all-female lineages. Although some authors believe these lineages to be evolutionary dead ends there is increasing evidence that some species can adapt efficiently and ul... Read More about Morphological and ecological divergence in the hybridogenic fish complex Squalius alburnoides.

Effect of particulate contamination on adhesive ability and repellence in two species of ant (Hymenoptera; Formicidae) (2012)
Journal Article
Anyon, M. J., Orchard, M. J., Buzza, D. M. A., Humphries, S., & Kohonen, M. M. (2012). Effect of particulate contamination on adhesive ability and repellence in two species of ant (Hymenoptera; Formicidae). The journal of experimental biology, 215(4), 605-616. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.063578

Tarsal adhesive pads are crucial for the ability of insects to traverse their natural environment. Previous studies have demonstrated that for both hairy and smooth adhesive pads, significant reduction in adhesion can occur because of contamination o... Read More about Effect of particulate contamination on adhesive ability and repellence in two species of ant (Hymenoptera; Formicidae).