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Explore the fascinating intersection of biology and physics in this 39-minute BPPB seminar talk where Justin Burton examines airborne biological phenomena, from microorganisms that travel through the atmosphere to the remarkable jumping mechanics of nematodes. This presentation, part of the Biological Physics/Physical Biology seminar series delivered on May 16, 2025, investigates the physical principles behind how various organisms navigate and utilize air for movement and dispersal.
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Justin Burton: Biology in the air: from hitchhiking microbes to jumping nematodes
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