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Functional morphology, bone biomechanics, primate locomotion, primate and human evolution, high-resolution computed tomography, three-dimensional scientific visualization.
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Recent Publications
Morphologies in-between: The impact of the first steps on the human talus
Figus, C., Stephens, N. B., Sorrentino, R., Bortolini, E., Arrighi, S., Higgins, O. A., Lugli, F., Marciani, G., Oxilia, G., Romandini, M., Silvestrini, S., Baruffaldi, F., Belcastro, M. G., Bernardini, F., Festa, A., Hajdu, T., Mateovics-László, O., Pap, I., Szeniczey, T., Tuniz, C., & 2 others, Jan 2023, In: Anatomical Record. 306, 1, p. 124-142 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Human talar ontogeny: Insights from morphological and trabecular changes during postnatal growth
Figus, C., Stephens, N. B., Sorrentino, R., Bortolini, E., Arrighi, S., Lugli, F., Marciani, G., Oxilia, G., Romandini, M., Silvestrini, S., Baruffaldi, F., Belcastro, M. G., Bernardini, F., Erjavec, I., Festa, A., Hajdu, T., Mateovics-László, O., Novak, M., Pap, I., Szeniczey, T., & 3 others, Oct 2022, In: American Journal of Biological Anthropology. 179, 2, p. 211-228 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ontogenetic Patterning of Human Subchondral Bone Microarchitecture in the Proximal Tibia
Goliath, J. R., Gosman, J. H., Stout, S. D. & Ryan, T. M., Jul 2022, In: Biology. 11, 7, 1002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
South-to-north migration preceded the advent of intensive farming in the Maya region
Kennett, D. J., Lipson, M., Prufer, K. M., Mora-Marín, D., George, R. J., Rohland, N., Robinson, M., Trask, W. R., Edgar, H. H. J., Hill, E. C., Ray, E. E., Lynch, P., Moes, E., O’Donnell, L., Harper, T. K., Kate, E. J., Ramos, J., Morris, J., Gutierrez, S. M., Ryan, T. M., & 3 others, Dec 2022, In: Nature communications. 13, 1, 1530.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Growth and development of trabecular structure in the calcaneus of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) reflects locomotor behavior, life history, and neuromuscular development
Saers, J. P. P., Gordon, A. D., Ryan, T. M. & Stock, J. T., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Anatomy. 241, 1, p. 67-81 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Trabecular bone ontogeny tracks neural development and life history among humans and non-human primates
Saers, J. P. P., Gordon, A. D., Ryan, T. M. & Stock, J. T., Dec 6 2022, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 119, 49, e2208772119.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The talar morphology of a hypochondroplasic dwarf: A case study from the Italian Late Antique period
Sorrentino, R., Carlson, K. J., Figus, C., Pietrobelli, A., Stephens, N. B., DeMars, L. J. D., Saers, J. P. P., Armando, J., Bettuzzi, M., Guarnieri, T., Oxilia, G., Vazzana, A., Parr, W., Turley, K., Morigi, M. P., Stock, J. T., Ryan, T. M., Benazzi, S., Marchi, D. & Belcastro, M. G., Mar 1 2022, In: International Journal of Osteoarchaeology. 32, 2, p. 429-443 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Using point clouds to investigate the relationship between trabecular bone phenotype and behavior: An example utilizing the human calcaneus
DeMars, L. J. D., Stephens, N. B., Saers, J. P. P., Gordon, A., Stock, J. T. & Ryan, T. M., Mar 1 2021, In: American Journal of Human Biology. 33, 2, e23468.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
New Pliocene hominin remains from the Leado Dido'a area of Woranso-Mille, Ethiopia
Melillo, S. M., Gibert, L., Saylor, B. Z., Deino, A., Alene, M., Ryan, T. M. & Haile-Selassie, Y., Apr 2021, In: Journal of Human Evolution. 153, 102956.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Automated resolution independent method for comparing in vivo and dry trabecular bone
Saers, J. P. P., DeMars, L. J., Stephens, N. B., Jashashvili, T., Carlson, K. J., Gordon, A. D., Ryan, T. M. & Stock, J. T., Apr 2021, In: American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 174, 4, p. 822-831 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Combinations of trabecular and cortical bone properties distinguish various loading modalities between athletes and controls
Saers, J. P. P., DeMars, L. J., Stephens, N. B., Jashashvili, T., Carlson, K. J., Gordon, A. D., Shaw, C. N., Ryan, T. M. & Stock, J. T., Mar 2021, In: American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 174, 3, p. 434-450 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Unique foot posture in Neanderthals reflects their body mass and high mechanical stress
Sorrentino, R., Stephens, N. B., Marchi, D., DeMars, L. J. D., Figus, C., Bortolini, E., Badino, F., Saers, J. P. P., Bettuzzi, M., Boschin, F., Capecchi, G., Feletti, F., Guarnieri, T., May, H., Morigi, M. P., Parr, W., Ricci, S., Ronchitelli, A., Stock, J. T., Carlson, K. J., & 3 others, Dec 2021, In: Journal of Human Evolution. 161, 103093.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Altering the Mechanical Load Environment During Growth Does Not Affect Adult Achilles Tendon Properties in an Avian Bipedal Model
Katugam, K., Cox, S. M., Salzano, M. Q., De Boef, A., Hast, M. W., Neuberger, T., Ryan, T. M., Piazza, S. J. & Rubenson, J., Sep 2 2020, In: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 8, 994.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Phosphotungstic acid-enhanced microCT: Optimized protocols for embryonic and early postnatal mice
Lesciotto, K. M., Motch Perrine, S. M., Kawasaki, M., Stecko, T., Ryan, T. M., Kawasaki, K. & Richtsmeier, J. T., Apr 1 2020, In: Developmental Dynamics. 249, 4, p. 573-585 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Baby steps towards linking calcaneal trabecular bone ontogeny and the development of bipedal human gait
Saers, J. P. P., Ryan, T. M. & Stock, J. T., Mar 1 2020, In: Journal of Anatomy. 236, 3, p. 474-492 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review