New Article on Organism Research by the Kanso Bioinspired Motion Lab

A new study has been published in Nature Communications focusing on how single-celled organisms called “ciliates” evolved their shapes to optimize feeding. Conducted by the Kanso Bio-inspired Motion Lab in collaboration with the Marine Biological Laboratory, the study shows that fluid dynamics played a key role in shaping the feeding structures in these early life forms.

With the use of computer models, the team found that the arrangement of tiny hair-like structures called “cilia” influences how efficiently the organisms capture nutrients. You can read the full article with this link.

Published on May 13th, 2025Last updated on May 13th, 2025