C. Moraes

Directed biomechanical compressive forces enhance fusion efficiency in model placental trophoblast cultures

The paper shows that mechanical compressive forces enhance fusion in trophoblast cell cultures, suggesting a role for biomechanics in placental development.

Forensic Facial Approximation of Achondroplastic Dwarf from Medieval Cemetery in Central Europe

This paper presents the first forensic facial approximation of an achondroplastic dwarf from a medieval cemetery using CT scans and anatomical deformation techniques.

Sex change in aquarium systems establishes the New Zealand spotty wrasse (Notolabrus celidotus) as a temperate model species for the investigation of sequential hermaphroditism

This study establishes the New Zealand spotty wrasse as a temperate model for studying sex change by inducing sex transitions in captivity and analyzing endocrine and genetic changes.

Mechano-bactericidal nanopillars require external forces to effectively kill bacteria

This study shows that nanopillar surfaces require external forces to kill bacteria, challenging the idea that nanopillars alone are effective antibacterial agents.

Mapping cellular-scale internal stiffness in 3D tissues with smart material hydrogel probes

The paper develops smart material microgels to measure cellular-scale stiffness in 3D tissues and identifies high stiffness regions in cancer spheroids and tumors.