Scientific Reports, 2022 The roughness and wettability of surfaces exploited by free-ranging geckos can be highly variable and attachment to these substrates is context dependent (e.g., presence or absence of surface water). Although previous studies focus on the effect of these
Amanda M. Palecek +7 more
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Gecko-Inspired Controllable Adhesive: Structure, Fabrication, and Application
BiomimeticsThe gecko can achieve flexible climbing on various vertical walls and even ceilings, which is closely related to its unique foot adhesion system. In the past two decades, the mechanism of the gecko adhesion system has been studied in-depth, and a verity ...
Yanwei Liu +4 more
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High-Throughput Sequencing-Based Assessment of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Economically and Medicinally Valuable Captive Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) and Chinese Blue-Tailed Skink (Plestiodon chinensis) [PDF]
AnimalsCaptive reptiles bred for economic and medicinal purposes are often susceptible to intestinal parasites that undermine their health and overall farm productivity. In many regions, their economic value largely derives from medicinal use; accordingly, they
Zichao Yu +3 more
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Meta-transcriptomic sequencing reveals divergent RNA viruses in geckos [PDF]
Virus ResearchSummary: Geckos are generally small, predominantly nocturnal reptiles, with several species commonly found close to human habitations. However, little is known about viral diversity in geckos. Using meta-transcriptomic sequencing we identified four novel
Shuqi Liu +9 more
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<i>Leishmania tarentolae</i> and <i>Leishmania infantum</i> in geckos from Mallorca Island, Spain. [PDF]
Int J Parasitol Parasites WildlMartÃ-Carreras J +9 more
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Tracing Genetic Divergence and Phylogeographic Patterns of <i>Gekko gecko</i> Linnaeus, 1758 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) Across Southeast Asia Using <i>RAG1</i> Sequence. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)Laotongsan P +11 more
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Suppressors of cytokine signaling 1 protein in a regenerative model of the Gekko japonicus spinal cord [PDF]
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, 2021 Demyelination is one of the pathological outcomes that occur immediately following spinal cord injury. Protection of oligodendrocytes against death/apoptosis proves to be beneficial for the preservation of neurological functions.
Bingqiang He +9 more
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Q-slope and SSAM applied to excavated coal mine slopes
MethodsX, 2021 The Q-slope classification system is used to assess the stability of excavated rock slopes and provide an indication of long-term stable, reinforcement-free slope angles.
Neil Bar, Alison McQuillan
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A Gecko-Inspired Robot with a Flexible Spine Driven by Shape Memory Alloy Springs
Soft Robotics, 2023 The majority of sprawling-posture quadrupedal vertebrates, such as geckos and lizards, adopt a cyclical lateral swing pattern of their trunk that is coordinated with limb movements to provide extraordinary flexibility and mobility.
Jiahui Qiu +6 more
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