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Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection among Asian Elephants in Captivity

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2017
Although awareness of tuberculosis among captive elephants is increasing, antituberculosis therapy for these animals is not standardized. We describe Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission between captive elephants based on whole genome analysis and ...
Gary Simpson, Ralph Zimmerman, Elena Shashkina, Liang Chen, Michael Richard, Carol M. Bradford, Gwen A. Dragoo, Rhonda L. Saiers, Charles A. Peloquin, Charles L. Daley, Paul Planet, Apurva Narachania, Barun Mathema, Barry N. Kreiswirth   +13 more
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From Rigid to Soft Robotic Approaches for Neuroendoscopy

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Robotic assistance has had minimal impact on deep intraventricular surgeries, where small‐scale, precision, and reduced invasiveness can contribute to improved patient outcomes. Emerging technologies in rigid, soft, and hybrid robotics are reviewed to identify the most promising mechanisms for deep brain navigation in addition to an attempt to identify
Kieran Gilday, Irena Zubak, Andreas Raabe, Josie Hughes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett, Maxwell Hammond, Niloufar Seyfi, Amirreza Fahim Golestaneh, Venanzio Cichella, Caterina Lamuta   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Elephant Queen: Can a nature documentary help to increase tolerance towards elephants?

People and Nature
Conflict between humans and elephants is one of the more complex examples of human‐wildlife conflict, a key challenge for wildlife conservation. While interventions exist to separate humans from elephants, few exist aimed at bringing the two species ...
H. F. Williams, K. L. Leneuiyia, B. Mwalavu, G. Serem, V. Sempeyo, F. Pope, L. E. King, D. Verissimo   +7 more
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The elephant in the room

Nursing, 2020
Abstract: Nurses of color refrain from speaking up when facing racism in their nursing practice from patients, White peers, coworkers, and higher-ups. Racism is the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. This article examines the barriers that may prevent nurses of color from speaking openly about racism and encourages all ...
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A Bio‐Functional Mimetic Robot for Versatile Tasks From Cross‐Scale Manipulation to Limb‐Tool Integration

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A functionally biomimetic design methodology is presented, enabling a single robot to perform eight distinct functions and manipulate objects across a size range exceeding 2300‐fold. The robot exceeds basic human hand functions and demonstrates remote operation, multi‐object manipulation, humanoid‐robot hand interaction, and narrow‐space inspection ...
Xin Tong, Tianle Zhang, Fei Mo, Qian Zhao, Zhongqing Sun, Yongkang Jiang, Yang Yang, Yingtian Li   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tri‐WOB: A Bistability‐Driven Variable Stiffness Origami Structure for Soft Robotic Arms

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Inherent bistability in Waterbomb origami enables the Tri‐WOB to switch between compliant and stiff states. By stacking multiple modules, the robotic arm maintains stiffness without continuous energy input while achieving large contraction, free morphing, and load‐bearing/transportation capability.
Lingchen Kong, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao
wiley   +1 more source

Scalable Crackle‐Lithography for Multifunctional Enclosed Plastic Nanofluidic Devices

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Crackle‐lithography enables scalable fabrication of enclosed plastic‐substrate‐based nanofluidic devices with interconnected nanochannels that enable molecular transport, optical interrogation, confined electroless copper deposition, and ionic memristive behavior.
Tirumala Rao Dumpala, S. Kiruthika, Siddhi Vinayak Pandey, Junyang Zhang, Solleti Goutham, Marcos Vinicius Surmani Martins, Harry Whittingham, Boya Radha, Ashok Keerthi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging the Gap: Using Wild African Elephant Metabolic, Reproductive, and Stress Hormone Profiles to Enhance Management in Human Care

Animals
Understanding hormone patterns in free-ranging African elephants can provide critical insights for the management of elephants in human care, particularly in addressing reproductive anomalies and the rising prevalence of obesity in zoo populations.
Kaitlyn M. Campbell, Chelsi J. Marolf, Peter E. Buss, Kari A. Morfeld   +3 more
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