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BEEtag: A Low-Cost, Image-Based Tracking System for the Study of Animal Behavior and Locomotion by Crall, James D, Gravish, Nick, Mountcastle, Andrew M, Combes, Stacey A

“…A fundamental challenge common to studies of animal movement, behavior, and ecology is the collection of high-quality datasets on spatial positions of animals…”
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Wing flexibility enhances load-lifting capacity in bumblebees by Mountcastle, Andrew M., Combes, Stacey A.

“…The effect of wing flexibility on aerodynamic force production has emerged as a central question in insect flight research. However, physical and computational…”
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Neonicotinoid exposure disrupts bumblebee nest behavior, social networks, and thermoregulation by Crall, James D, Switzer, Callin M, Oppenheimer, Robert L, Ford Versypt, Ashlee N, Dey, Biswadip, Brown, Andrea, Eyster, Mackay, Guérin, Claire, Pierce, Naomi E, Combes, Stacey A, de Bivort, Benjamin L

“…Neonicotinoid pesticides can negatively affect bee colonies, but the behavioral mechanisms by which these compounds impair colony growth remain unclear. Here,…”
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Biomechanical strategies for mitigating collision damage in insect wings: structural design versus embedded elastic materials by Mountcastle, Andrew M, Combes, Stacey A

“…The wings of many insects accumulate considerable wear and tear during their lifespan, and this irreversible structural damage can impose significant costs on…”
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Spatial fidelity of workers predicts collective response to disturbance in a social insect by Crall, James D., Gravish, Nick, Mountcastle, Andrew M., Kocher, Sarah D., Oppenheimer, Robert L., Pierce, Naomi E., Combes, Stacey A.

“…Individuals in social insect colonies cooperate to perform collective work. While colonies often respond to changing environmental conditions by flexibly…”
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Turbulence-Driven Instabilities Limit Insect Flight Performance by Combes, Stacey A., Dudley, Robert, Somero, George N.

“…Environmental turbulence is ubiquitous in natural habitats, but its effect on flying animals remains unknown because most flight studies are performed in still…”
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High frequency of antiphospholipid antibodies in critically ill COVID‐19 patients: a link with hypercoagulability? by Pineton de Chambrun, M., Frere, C., Miyara, M., Amoura, Z., Martin‐Toutain, I., Mathian, A., Hekimian, G., Combes, A.

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Wind and route choice affect performance of bees flying above versus within a cluttered obstacle field by Burnett, Nicholas P, Badger, Marc A, Combes, Stacey A

“…Bees flying through natural landscapes frequently encounter physical challenges, such as wind and cluttered vegetation, but the influence of these factors on…”
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Emergency circulatory support in refractory cardiogenic shock patients in remote institutions: a pilot study (the cardiac-RESCUE program) by Beurtheret, Sylvain, Mordant, Pierre, Paoletti, Xavier, Marijon, Eloi, Celermajer, David S, Léger, Philippe, Pavie, Alain, Combes, Alain, Leprince, Pascal

“…Temporary circulatory support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is often the only alternative for supporting patients with refractory cardiogenic…”
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Flexural stiffness in insect wings. I. Scaling and the influence of wing venation by Combes, S A, Daniel, T L

“…During flight, many insect wings undergo dramatic deformations that are controlled largely by the architecture of the wing. The pattern of supporting veins in…”
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Flexural stiffness in insect wings. II. Spatial distribution and dynamic wing bending by Combes, S A, Daniel, T L

“…The dynamic, three-dimensional shape of flapping insect wings may influence many aspects of flight performance. Insect wing deformations during flight are…”
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Nosocomial Infections in Adult Cardiogenic Shock Patients Supported by Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation by Schmidt, Matthieu, Bréchot, Nicolas, Hariri, Sarah, Guiguet, Marguerite, Luyt, Charles Edouard, Makri, Ralouka, Leprince, Pascal, Trouillet, Jean-Louis, Pavie, Alain, Chastre, Jean, Combes, Alain

“…Background. Incidence and impact on adult patients' outcomes of nosocomial infections (NIs) occurring during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation…”
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What are the risk factors for dislocation in primary total hip arthroplasty? A multicenter case-control study of 128 unstable and 438 stable hips by Fessy, MH, Putman, S, Viste, A, Isida, R, Ramdane, N, Ferreira, A, Leglise, A, Rubens-Duval, B, Bonin, N, Bonnomet, F, Combes, A, Boisgard, S, Mainard, D, Leclercq, S, Migaud, H

“…Abstract Introduction Dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a leading reason for surgical revision. The risk factors for dislocation are…”
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Nectar vs. pollen loading affects the tradeoff between flight stability and maneuverability in bumblebees by Mountcastle, Andrew M., Ravi, Sridhar, Combes, Stacey A.

“…Bumblebee foragers spend a significant portion of their lives transporting nectar and pollen, often carrying loads equivalent to more than half their body…”
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Wind alters landing dynamics in bumblebees by Chang, Jeremy J, Crall, James D, Combes, Stacey A

“…Landing is an important but understudied behavior that flying animals must perform constantly. In still air, insects decelerate smoothly prior to landing by…”
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Wing flexibility improves bumblebee flight stability by Mistick, Emily A, Mountcastle, Andrew M, Combes, Stacey A

“…Insect wings do not contain intrinsic musculature to change shape, but rather bend and twist passively during flight. Some insect wings feature flexible joints…”
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Bumblebee flight performance in cluttered environments: effects of obstacle orientation, body size and acceleration by Crall, James D, Ravi, Sridhar, Mountcastle, Andrew M, Combes, Stacey A

“…Locomotion through structurally complex environments is fundamental to the life history of most flying animals, and the costs associated with movement through…”
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Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for lowering the risk of mechanical ventilation: research questions and clinical potential for the future by Boyle, Andrew J, Sklar, Michael C, McNamee, James J, Brodie, Daniel, Slutsky, Arthur S, Brochard, Laurent, McAuley, Daniel F

“…As a result of technical improvements, extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO R) now has the potential to play an important role in the management of…”
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Dragonflies predict and plan their hunts by Combes, Stacey A.

“…An analysis reveals that the dragonfly's impressive ability to catch its prey arises from internal calculations about its own movements and those of its target…”
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Myocarditis by Hékimian, G, Combes, A

“…Acute myocarditis must be considered in patients with recent onset of cardiac failure or arrhythmia. Fulminant myocarditis is a distinct entity characterized…”
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