BioInspired! So What? Now What!

St. Frances Xavier University (Nova Scotia) is engaged in research on:

• elastin, lamprin and myxinin (comparative study of non-collagen based carilages)
• microfibrils and role in elasticity of arteries
• abductin (provides passive but rapid and efficient opening of scallop shells)
• swimming mechanisms of scallops and squid
• fast-start performance of fish when escaping predators