Here, we review the role of control theory in modeling neural control systems through a top-
down analysis approach. Specifically, we examine the role of the brain and central nervous …

Abstract Periplaneta americana (L.)(Blattaria: Blattidae), the American cockroach, is the most
important invasive urban pest of sewer environments colonizing there with high significance …

Porous graded materials found in nature can be regarded as variable stiffness optimised
load carrier elements that exhibit beneficial properties for real-life engineering designs. In …

Exceptional performance is often considered to be elegant and free of 'errors' or missteps.
During the most extreme escape behaviours, neural control can approach or exceed its …

Facial vibrissae (whiskers) are thin, tapered, flexible, hair-like structures that are an
important source of tactile sensory information for many species of mammals. In contrast to …

Hair-like structures are prevalent throughout biology and frequently act to sense or alter
interactions with an organism's environment. The overall shape of a hair is simple: a long …

Rosa E, Ekowati CN, Handayani TT, Ikhsanudin A, Apriliani F, Arifiyanto A. 2020.
Characterization of entomopathogenic fungi as a natural biological control of American …

Insect antennae are hollow, blood-filled fibers with complex shape. Muscles in the two basal
segments control antennal movement, but the rest (flagellum) is muscle-free. The insect can …

Animals are remarkably stable during high-speed maneuvers. As the speed of locomotion
increases, neural bandwidth and processing delays can limit the ability to achieve and …

To probe its environment, the flying insect controllably flexes, twists, and maneuvers its
antennae by coupling mechanical deformations with the sensory output. We question how …