M. Byron

Metachronal coordination enables omnidirectional swimming via spatially distributed propulsion

This paper studies metachronal swimming in ctenophores, showing they can perform near-omnidirectional turns at high speeds using coordinated appendages.

Human XIST RNA acts early to condense architecture which facilitates A-repeat density-dependent initiation of gene silencing

This study shows XIST RNA condenses chromosome architecture early, which is necessary for gene silencing initiation, and that A-repeat density is critical for this process.

Short-term effects of GPS collars on the activity, behavior, and adrenal response of scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)

This study assesses short-term effects of GPS collars on scimitar-horned oryx behavior, stress, and activity, finding temporary increases in headshaking and stress hormones that resolved within days.