Read article: Squid use Bragg reflectors in their skin to change colour
New holotomography measurements reveal that the tuneable optical properties of these cephalopods come from winding columns of platelets in iridescent cells
Read article: Hyperdisorder appears in pigment patterns on squid skin
Phenomenon also occurs in critical systems found in statistical physics and is directly linked to the animal’s growth
Read article: Worm slime could inspire recyclable polymer design
Previously unknown protein-based feature in slime allows it to transform from liquid to fibre and back again
Read article: Quantum physics guides proton motion in biological systems
A central mechanism behind information transfer in living cells depends on the transfer of electrons with a specific spin
Read article: Speedy worms behave like active polymers in disordered mazes
The presence of disorder causes worms to speed up, not slow down – a surprising result with applications in robotics
Read article: Epithelial cells send electrical signals, possibly to communicate
Observations of electrical signal propagation across colonies of epithelial cells suggest they may be able to communicate, similarly to neurons, but much more slowly
Read article: ‘The thrill of discovering something is a joy’: biophysicist Lisa Manning reflects on the surprising collaborations and intentional steps that have shaped her career
Lisa Manning explains her research on tissue development and reflects on the changes she has made to her mentoring style during her career
Read article: Quantum behaviour in brain neurons looks theoretically possible
A study probing quantum phenomena in brain neurons could provide fresh insight into how our brains function
Read article: A model stretch: explaining the rheology of developing tissue
Researchers explain the puzzling scaling law governing how developing epithelial cells stretch over time
Read article: ‘Sneeze simulator’ could improve predictions of pathogen spread
3D nasal cavity model could also inform the design of masks and ventilation systems
