Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems using the principles of mechanics. This interdisciplinary field combines elements from engineering, physics, and biology to analyze the movements and interactions of living organisms with their environments. Biomechanics is often divided into sub-disciplines such as cellular biomechanics, which focuses on the mechanical properties of cells, and orthopedic biomechanics, which deals with the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Applications of biomechanics include the development of prosthetic limbs, the improvement of sports performance through better understanding of human motion, and the design of ergonomic tools that reduce the risk of injury in the workplace. By studying how forces interact within biological systems, biomechanics contributes to advancements in medical procedures, rehabilitation techniques, and even robotics, where principles of human and animal movement are used to design more efficient and adaptable machines.
Researchers have developed a machine to study hair splitting, revealing new insights into how mechanical stress and treatments like bleaching impact hair. This research provides…
An anomaly exists among the animal world’s physical characteristics. Although attributes like muscular power, appendage length, longevity, and brain mass generally scale upwards as an…
New research unravels the science behind skin sensations from cleansers and moisturizers. By studying skin layers, neural pathways, and user feedback, scientists provide a comprehensive…
A new study from Stanford University reveals the neurological mechanism behind the perception of skin tightness. Stanford researchers have uncovered the mechanism behind the feeling…
Release point height, trunk lean were revealed to be top biomechanical traits among the most skilled individuals. At one time or another, every basketball coach…
Recent findings about collagen, our body’s most abundant protein, reveal that its sacrificial bonds snap more quickly than the basic structure, thereby protecting the tissue…
A study shows that declawing significantly impacts the muscular capabilities of large cat species more than smaller cats. Despite it being illegal to surgically modify…
Scientists at North Carolina State University have showcased a soft robot, designed like a caterpillar, capable of moving forward, backward, and squeezing through tight spaces….
Researchers have studied California blackworms to understand the rapid untangling of tangled active matter, potentially aiding the design of new active materials. Using ultrasound imaging,…
California blackworms tangle themselves up by the thousands, then separate in a split second. Their trick may inspire the design of self-detangling materials and fibers….
Georgia Tech and MIT researchers have used ultrasound imaging and meticulous data tracking to understand the rapid tangling and untangling behaviors of California blackworms. Their…
Researchers have developed an energy-efficient soft robot that can swim more than four times faster than previous swimming soft robots by taking inspiration from the…
MIT researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that accurately recognizes its wearer’s activities, like walking, running, and jumping. Using a novel fabrication process, scientists at…
Salamanders that live their entire lives in the crowns of the world’s tallest trees, California’s coast redwoods, have evolved a behavior well-adapted to the dangers…
A Digital Twin of Drosophila “We used two kinds of data to build NeuroMechFly,” says Professor Pavan Ramdya at the School of Life Sciences at…
Few human adults gallop; the equine gait tends to be the preserve of little kids mimicking horses or exercise classes. But for camels, lions, and…
An autonomously swimming biohybrid fish, designed with a focus on two key regulatory features of the human heart, has revealed the importance of feedback mechanisms…
Device offers insights into artificial muscular pumps, a step toward building an artificial heart. Harvard University researchers, in collaboration with colleagues from Emory University, have…