Collaborative Research: Bones and Burrowing: Mechanoadaptation in phylogeny, ontogeny and — NSF Award to Northeastern University (
Bone shape across animal species is the result of evolution (passing down traits to offspring) and adaptation (change of shape during life). This research investigates how bones change shape in response to different behaviors and environments, using deer mice as a model system. Scientists will study two closely related
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Bones and Burrowing: Mechanoadaptation in phylogeny, ontogeny and |
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| Award ID | 2529743 |
| Awardee | Northeastern University |
| City | BOSTON |
| State | MA |
| Amount obligated | $509,000 |
| Principal investigator | Sandra Shefelbine |
| Program | Physiol Mechs & Biomechanics |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Bone shape across animal species is the result of evolution (passing down traits to offspring) and adaptation (change of shape during life). This research investigates how bones change shape in response to different behaviors and environments, using deer mice as a model system. Scientists will study two closely related mouse species—one that burrows underground and one that does not—to understand whether bone structure is primarily determined by genetics passed down through evolution or by physi |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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