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Announcing the 2024 Journal of Experimental Biology Outstanding Paper Prize shortlist and winner DOI

Kathryn Knight

Journal of Experimental Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 228(4)

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Developing the ‘omic toolkit of comparative physiologists DOI

Daniel M. Ripley, Terence Garner, Adam Stevens

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Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part D Genomics and Proteomics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 52, P. 101287 - 101287

Published: July 3, 2024

Typical 'omic analyses reduce complex biological systems to simple lists of supposedly independent variables, failing account for changes in the wider transcriptional landscape. In this commentary, we discuss utility network approaches incorporating context into study physiological phenomena. We highlight opportunities build on traditional tools by utilising cutting-edge techniques higher order interactions (i.e. beyond pairwise associations) within datasets, allowing more accurate models systems. Finally, show examples previous works gain additional insight their organisms interest. As 'omics grow both popularity and breadth application, so does requirement flexible analytical capable interpreting synthesising datasets.

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The continuing evolution of JEB DOI

Craig E. Franklin, Michaela Handel

Journal of Experimental Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 227(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

2023 was a massive year for Journal of Experimental Biology (JEB) as we marked century publishing outstanding research in comparative physiology and biomechanics (Franklin, 2023). We celebrated reflected upon the journal's rich history (Hankins Rutledge, 2023; Knight, 2023a,b) looked to future our discipline by considering opportunities that await us (Gilmour et al., It is story JEB's evolution continues today.Our series 39 specially commissioned Centenary Articles, published throughout year, presented fresh viewpoints on existing problems across subfields experimental biology, posed questions remained unanswered, challenged current paradigms (https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/collection/9015/Centenary-Articles) while special issue (https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/issue/226/Suppl_1) addressed broad biological through lens biomechanics, highlighting pivotal role JEB historical, landscape this key field exploring influence fields including ecology, engineering (Patek 2023).In more light-hearted series, JEB@100 Conversation interviews (https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/pages/conversation#JEB@100) asked some crop editors reflect their associations with journal what means them consider, example, such advice they would give younger self or piece equipment bring back from if could time travel.We also supported early-career researcher (ECR) community launching two new grant schemes junior faculty staff (https://www.biologists.com/grants/#jeb) introducing ECR Spotlight interview showcase promote significant contributions researchers publish. There are remarkable backstories how these talented ECRs became interested each provides reassurance (https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/pages/ECR-spotlight). Owing popularity success elevating profiles ECRs, have decided continue 'spotlights' 2024.Beyond centenary-related activities, saw restart annual symposia – temporarily suspended 3 years because covid pandemic changes editorial team. After serving an extraordinary 19 Monitoring Editor, Ken Lukowiak stepped down but serve part Editorial Advisory Board. welcomed Matt McHenry, who brings additional expertise locomotion sensory biology team (Knight, 2023c). thanked said farewell several Board 13 members (Box 1), whose provide invaluable submitted papers. always pleasure be working alongside dedicated passionate group biologists care deeply about community, revel 100 discoveries biology. Box 1. New joined during 2023Taylor J. M. Dick (The University Queensland, Australia)Melody S. Clark (British Antarctic Survey, UK)Valentina Di Santo (Stockholm University, Sweden)Kendra Greenlee (North Dakota State USA)Tyson L. Hedrick (University North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA)Vladimír Koštál (Czech Academy Sciences, Czech Republic)Anand Krishnan (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre Advanced Scientific Research, India)Kwang Pum Lee (Seoul National South Korea)Ken Calgary, Canada)Jake Socha (Virginia Tech, USA)James F. Staples Western Ontario, Canada)Sam Van Wassenbergh Antwerp, Belgium)Jonathan Wilson (Wilfrid Laurier Canada)See https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/pages/edboard full list Editors, staff.With Articles mind, putting together Commentary article challenges 2023), reviewed aims scope realised need made way has changed direction evolved over past decade. As shown Kathryn Knight's plotting timeline 2023b), evolving been natural progression history, continuation journey. You can find https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/pages/aims. you will see, core criterion remains same papers should represent advancement scientific knowledge expanded recognition moved likely move future. For instance, know there increasing interest conducting mechanistic studies based, especially recent biologging advances, so now physiological processes free-ranging animals using mesocosms. recognise home utilise computational simulations robotics advance understanding animal function. Fundamentally, perhaps one most substantial no longer require paper test hypothesis; instead, it sufficient address question relevance areas interest. feel allow discovery-based considered publication JEB. excited look forward submissions approaches biology.In addition updated scope, 2024 see first articles Theory & Modelling category (https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/pages/article-types#theory). The integration theory, models experiments important accelerating conceptual not feasible desirable include data within paper. Thus, type opportunity publish theoretical modelling are: (1) informed (2) develop novel frameworks form basis testable hypotheses. anticipate framework generate multiple alternative hypotheses then collection empirical data. In essence, focus developing theory analysing specific model question, without data.We themed issues 2024. first, 'Developmental Plasticity: From Mechanisms Evolutionary Processes', supplementary regular 24 journal. This based presentations Symposium topic explore conditions encountered early development shape animal's phenotype insights underlying mechanisms. second Special Issue, later 'The Integrative Heart'. Coordinated Guest Editors William Joyce Holly Shiels, shaping up exciting plasticity flexibility heart response intrinsic environmental drivers, developmental, ecological evolutionary perspectives. currently running Call Papers (https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/pages/heart), submission deadline 31 January 2024.As Article re-introduced Perspective encourage authors submit offering contemporary viewpoint topics wider discipline-specific. Topics included ecosystem (Somero, science communication (Borowiec, importance benefits promoting diversity inclusion (Hird Tomsic Silva, These clearly featuring most-read 2), aim beyond centenary; suggestions covered writing yourself, please contact commissioning ([email protected]).Box 2. Some readers enjoyed 2023, compiled variety measures (the order section alphabetical does rank)Most-read papersCaro, T., Fogg, E., Stephens-Collins, Santon, How, (2023). Why don't horseflies land zebras? Exp. Biol.226, jeb244778. doi:10.1242/jeb.244778Moubarak, E. M., Fernandes, A. D., Stewart, Niven, Artificial light impairs local attraction females male glow-worms. jeb245760. doi:10.1242/jeb.245760Römer, Exl, R. Roces, Two feedback mechanisms involved control leaf fragment size leaf-cutting ants. jeb244246. doi:10.1242/jeb.244246Most-cited papersBurnett, N. P. Combes, Close encounters three kinds: impacts leg, wing body collisions flight performance carpenter bees. jeb245334. doi:10.1242/jeb.245334Childers, R., Bernard, G. Huang, H., Tsai, C.-C., Stoddard, C., Hogan, B. G., Greenwood, F., Soucy, Cornwall, Lim, Liénard, A., Yu, Pierce, A hypothesis robust polarization vision: example Australian imperial blue butterfly, Jalmenus evagoras. jeb244515. doi:10.1242/jeb.244515Jang, H, Goodman, D. P., Ausborn, von Reyn, C. Azimuthal invariance looming stimuli Drosophila giant fiber escape circuit. jeb244790. doi:10.1242/jeb.244790Most talked-about social mediaHüttner, Fersen, Lorenzo., Miersch, Dehnhardt, Passive electroreception bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): implication micro- large-scale orientation. jeb245845. doi:10.1242/jeb.245845Simon, Matt, Santillán, V., Tschapka, Tuttle, Halfwerk W. An ultrasound-absorbing inflorescence zone enhances echo-acoustic contrast bat-pollinated cactus flowers. jeb245263. doi:10.1242/jeb.245263Most-reported mediaHarrison, Patek, Developing elastic mechanisms: ultrafast motion cavitation emerge millimeter scale juvenile snapping shrimp. jeb244645. doi:10.1242/jeb.244645Moubarak, doi:10.1242/jeb.245760Most-read ArticlesBorowiec, Science biology: experiences recommendations. jeb245780. doi:10.1242/jeb.245780Hird, David-Chavez, Spang Gion, van Uitregt, V. Moving ontological (worldview) supremacy: Indigenous recovery guide settler-colonial scientists. jeb245302. doi:10.1242/jeb.245302MacLeod, K. J., English, S., Ruuskanen, Taborsky, Stress context: behavioural eco-evolutionary perspective. jeb245829. doi:10.1242/jeb.245829Our switch astounding fascinate authors. 'Extraordinary Creatures' interviews, talking closely featured learn makes incredible organisms remarkable, why Krogh Principle alive well JEB.As mentioned above, ways centenary funding support setting laboratory (https://www.biologists.com/grants/#jeb): Research Partnership Kickstart Travel Grants (to travel institution develop, write major application collaborator) Visiting Fellowships put proposal attract potential students undertake project together). Given only launched May were pleased receive 20 applications grants rounds, applicants countries. Combined Travelling scheme (https://www.biologists.com/travelling-fellowships/), further careers. Please spread word demanding challenging stage careers.In biodiversity initiative publisher, Company Biologists; peer-reviewed JEB, tree planted, peer review completed, ancient woodland being protected (find out forest movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaZ-aalPiVU). real living growing trees but, capture this, virtual created, search your those planted/protected other reviewers (http://forest.biologists.com). continuing 2024, fun forest, knowing reviewing supporting commitment sustainability.Finally, extend gratitude authors, readers, (see information), editors, all played years. Their significantly influenced trajectory, into become today. With cohort coming next looks bright. So, here's excellence, journey lies ahead!

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Announcing the 2023 Journal of Experimental Biology Outstanding Paper Prize shortlist and winner DOI

Kathryn Knight

Journal of Experimental Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 227(3)

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Over the past 12 months, Journal of Experimental Biology has celebrated a century at forefront comparative physiology, neuroethology and biomechanics, reflecting on (Knight, 2023a; Knight, 2023b), while also looking to future (Gilmour et al., 2023), early-career researchers have been heart our festivities. By launching ECR Spotlight series (Franklin, we now provide with an opportunity tell community about their passions interests, current research ambitions for future. JEB already lengthy tradition supporting early career researchers, through travelling fellowship scheme, launched in 1996, Outstanding Paper Prize, first awarded memory Bob Boutilier Havalee Henry 2005. And that JEB's centenary drawn close, it is time celebrate contributions innovations next group outstanding recognised 2023 Prize shortlist. 'This award provides wonderful exceptional researchers', says Craig Franklin, Editor-in-Chief, adding addition bringing diversity fresh perspectives experimental biology, 'Early are pipeline discipline'.In this year's shortlisted articles Jennifer Leestma colleagues from Georgia Institute Technology, USA, investigated how people recover balance after stumble, recording positions feet calculating bodies tipped gave them jolt various directions different points during stride cycle (jeb244760). In her Spotlight, says, 'We… found humans fairly precise determining where they place following perturbation, but certain perturbation start times may limit effectiveness step, likely because limited quickly can respond move limbs' (Leestma, 2023). Monitoring Editor, Monica Daley, who oversaw peer review article applauds research, 'The were able elegantly capture responses perturbations', adds, study exceptionally thorough rigorous rich open-source dataset'.Continuing biomechanics theme, Jarrod Petersen Thomas Roberts Brown University, showed muscle tissue capable behaving like spring store release energy, potentially doubling power generate (jeb246070). 'We subunits muscle–tendon preparation all contributed amplification, including fibers, belly, tendon bone', Petersen. Nominating paper shortlist, Matt McHenry (who joined editor team year) 'I think it's great example fundamental properties muscles still being revealed, even relatively simple experiments', elasticity within itself major impact its contractile properties.The concluding nomination field by Marco Graziano Memorial Canada, collaboration University East Anglia, UK, shows fluid released spawning female salmons as expel eggs could help strongest sperm reach fertilize ahead weaker (jeb244712). ovarian gets thinner under increasing shear stress happens ranges comparable those acting trying egg', his (Graziano, Recommending selection Sheila Patek (Deputy Editor-in-Chief) interesting innovative', 'While topic addressed previously terms chemistry-related aspects behavior, I thought examination mechanics was unusual approach, very relevant important. enjoyed authors adopted multidisciplinary approach testing hypotheses, especially integration experiments modeling'.A four papers highlighted The paper, published February Amit Rana Frederic Libersat Ben Gurion Negev, Israel, Michael Adams California, Riverside, detailed venom injected jewel wasps into cockroach central complex brain region leaves victims unable (jeb245252). Recalling challenge injecting three 9 nl doses wasp directly individual cockroaches simultaneously electrical activity region, overcoming difficulty most rewarding aspect (Rana, Reflecting one final he steered 19 years Ken Lukowiak 'this do magnificent job taking us whole process creates zombie stepwise logical manner neurophysiological levels'.Almut Kelber's 'Artificial light impairs local attraction females male glow-worms' (jeb245760) attracted significant media attention more than 250 news stories across globe. Lead author, Estelle Moubarak recalls, 'the challenging part working glow-worm short window only active adult form June August' (Moubarak, Describing she, Sofia David Fernandes used green LEDs mimic glow-worms find out pollution affects males' ability track down, explains males locate mimicking soon background levels began rise. did smart understand influences mate detection bioluminescent species – both general interest conservation. It extremely few reviewers noted be submitted', Kelber.Moving human insect species, Pat Wright's reveals mechanosensory lateral line larval zebrafish contribute achieve neutral buoyancy. elegant experiments, Alexandra Venuto (East Carolina USA), Amherst College, New Brunswick, fish use detect when reached surface water, allowing gulp sufficient air swim bladders buoyancy (jeb245635). impressed multiple manipulations alter function neuromast cells strong consistent evidence these regulate initial filling bladder', Wright, 'in deciding follow up observation, discovered new role line'.The nomination, led Hoover Pantoja-Sanchez Ximena Bernal's lab Purdue Uranotaenia lowii mosquitoes hearing barking treefrogs (Dryophytes gratiosus) upon which feed, rather listening potential mates other mosquito (jeb245359). not range methods address above question, biological phenomenon studied so quirky. reminds important contexts related diseases', Editor Sanjay Sane, article, issue year.Switching focus, Editors' nominations 2023, Samantha Fontaine Kevin Kohl (University Pittsburgh, discussing protective tadpole gut microbiome heat previous exposure higher-than-usual temperatures (jeb245191). well-prepared tadpoles had experienced higher protected over-reacting later heatwave. well beautifully executed study' Trish Schulte, adding, investigation generates mechanistic insights novel hypotheses mitigate effects environmental stress, critically understanding animals will climate change'.In February, Stav Talal Arizona State (ASU), discovery migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria) charge lipid stores fuel long-distance flights, consuming high-carbohydrate diet (jeb245351). Geoffrey Osgood fed diets high low carbohydrate, before measuring flight stamina. 'Six 34 high-carb flew continuously h', said 2023c) realised low-carbohydrate flying exhausted, possibly protect energy reserves. 'Talal doing something bit special, connecting nutrition dispersal energetics some careful, innovative experimentation', John Terblanche, methodology tackle question.In locusts, another European eel, made Stuart Egginton's of, 'Temperature pressure dependency oxygen consumption long-term sustained swimming eels' (jeb246095) Jan-Dag Pohlmann, Constantin Lindemann Thünen Fisheries Ecology, Germany. interesting', Egginton, explaining attempts age-old mystery eels (Anguilla anguilla) complete 5000–10,000 km odyssey grounds Sargasso Sea without feeding. 'There inevitable limitations replicating such feat laboratory, kudos attempting task', efficient swimmers thought.Craig Franklin's Jussara Chaves Denis Andrade (Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil) Glenn Tattersall (Brock Canada) revealed toucans lose beaks reduce consumption; however, impressive bills extend temperature over birds live comfortable low-cost life (jeb245268). fact, bird's ostentatious beak absorb forage peak day, forcing seek shade risk overheating. study', 'It takes classic Krogh's Principle selecting apt particular physiological mechanism, case avian bill plays exchange'.In Mattina Alonge Berkeley, Lucas Greville Waterloo, hour brains testes big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus), affecting fertility (jeb245592). Inside featuring said, frame gonadal response E. fuscus unprecedented mammals, suggesting highly sensitive acute stressors' 2023d). Katie Gilmour stood me several reasons; researchers' question focused mechanisms reproduction loved looked organization - measured hormone then cellular molecular approaches assess axis gonads. This really nice work'.Reflecting Franklin showcases high-quality journal was, 'tough whittling down finalists, there many excellent ECRs'. Having reviewed nominated articles, Editors delighted announce Brian Leavell (while University) joint winners 'Tiny spies: antennae sensors eavesdropping frog calls' Reacting award, Principal Investigator Bernal thrilled learn news. honour get recognition am particularly excited my favourite components science: young, bright investigators pleasure work brings together analysis integrating natural history, behaviour, neurophysiology'. She recalls initially intern PhD Colombia, visiting Cornell fellow graduate student make preliminary measurements signals produced vibrational specific tones. After returned continued project, filming mating manoeuvres U. lowii, re-joined postdoc, analyse mosquitoes' courtship interactions. coordinated further neurological recordings insects' antennae, discovering females' tuned calls treefrogs, helping mate. 'Working soundproof room antenna undeniably highlight. We uncovering near real-time tiny physical calls!'.Considering conferred admits overjoyed. 'Many years', long admired Ronald Hoy, Miles became collaborators. elated heard news, 'Hoover good friends spent lot extra share him'. completed Bernal, currently Curator Environmental Sounds Collection Instituto Humboldt manages acquisition, preservation display audio Colombian fauna, birds, bats, frogs crickets, investigating activities biodiversity examining sounds animals. However, hopes ultimately return bioacoustics research. Meanwhile, undertaking postdoctoral Boise bat communities wildfires smoke acoustics, goal academia.In view challenges faced develop careers, proud support offers outreach activities. 'These initiatives highlight platform gain connect broader scientific community. opportunities wish ECRs publish every success future', says. Shortlisted PrizeAlonge, M. M., Greville, L. J. S., Ma, X., Faure, P. A. Bentley, G. (2023). Acute restraint rapidly impacts reproductive neuroendocrinology downstream gonad fuscus). Exp. Biol.226, jeb245592. doi:10.1242/jeb.245592.Chaves, N., Tattersall, Andrade, D. V. Energetic costs exchange demonstrate thermoregulation toco (Ramphastos toco). jeb245268. doi:10.1242/jeb.245268Fontaine, S. Kohl, K. buffers hosts stress: hologenomic host–microbe interactions warming. jeb245191. doi:10.1242/jeb.245191Graziano, Palit, Yethiraj, A., Immler, Gage, Purchase, C. F. Frequency-dependent viscosity salmon biophysical implications sperm–egg jeb244712. doi:10.1242/jeb.244712Leestma, K., Golyski, R., Smith, Sawicki, Young, Linking whole-body angular momentum step placement perturbed walking. jeb244760. doi:10.1242/jeb.244760Moubarak, Fernandes, Stewart, Niven, Artificial glow-worms. jeb245760. doi:10.1242/jeb.245760Pantoja-Sánchez, H., Leavell, B. C., Rendon, B., de-Silva, W. P., Singh, Zhou, J., Menda, G., R. Miles, Sanscrainte, N. D., al. Tiny calls. jeb245359. doi:10.1242/jeb.245359Petersen, Roberts, T. Evidence multi-scale amplification skeletal muscle. jeb246070. doi:10.1242/jeb.246070Pohlmann, J.-D., Pelster, Wysujack, Marohn, L., Freese, Lindemann, Hanel, Temperature eels. jeb246095. doi:10.1242/jeb.246095Rana, Adams, Libersat, Parasitoid re-programs host behavior downmodulation motor output. jeb245252. doi:10.1242/jeb.245252Talal, Parmar, Osgood, Harrison, Cease, High carbohydrate increases storage promotes locusts. jeb245351. doi:10.1242/jeb.245351Venuto, Thibodeau-Beganny, Trapani, Erickson, A sensation inflation: bladder inflation mediated line. jeb245635. doi:10.1242/jeb.245635

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Bridging the divide in organismal physiology: a case for the integration of behaviour as a physiological process DOI

Shamil F. Debaere, April Grace R. Opinion, Bridie J. M. Allan

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Journal of Experimental Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 227(22)

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

ABSTRACT The role of behaviour in animal physiology is much debated, with researchers divided between the traditional view that separates and behaviour, a progressive perspective sees as physiological effector. We advocate for latter, this Commentary, we argue inherently process. To do so, outline basis draw parallels recognised processes. also emphasise importance precise language shared across biological disciplines, clear communication foundational integrating into physiology. Our goal Commentary to set stage debate persuade readers merits including within domain recognising process crucial advancing unified understanding physiology, especially context anthropogenic impacts.

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