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The Nirody Lab at the University of Chicago studies the physics of biological systems and their interactions with complex environments. The lab investigates how these interactions shape organismal morphology and behavior using a combination of theoretical and empirical techniques, both in laboratory and field settings. Researchers focus on problems at the intersection of behavior, biophysics, and evolution, with particular attention to the mechanistic and evolutionary questions surrounding molecular machines such as bacterial flagellar motors. The lab engages in a variety of research topics, including the evolution and adaptive mechanisms of these molecular motors and their ability to navigate diverse environments. Additionally, the lab examines biomechanics and locomotion across a range of species, aiming to understand how organisms sense and respond to mechanical stresses in their environments, especially in light of anthropogenic changes such as climate change and urbanization. The integration of fieldwork with lab experiments allows for a comprehensive study of locomotion across multiple scales and biological systems.

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