R. N. Patel

Machine-learning guided Venom Induced Dermonecrosis Analysis tooL: VIDAL

VIDAL is a machine-learning tool that automatically analyzes dermonecrosis in mouse models to assess antivenom efficacy, offering an accurate and reproducible alternative to manual methods.

An in vitro assay to investigate venom neurotoxin activity on muscle-type nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activation and for the discovery of toxin-inhibitory molecules

This paper develops an in vitro assay to screen for venom neurotoxin activity on muscle-type nAChR and identify toxin-inhibitory molecules, showing robust assay performance across 96-well plates.

Bumblebees navigate using path integration while walking

This study shows bumblebees use path integration while walking in an indoor arena, accurately estimating distances and orienting with artificial cues, providing a new experimental system for studying navigation.

Mantis shrimp rank the shape of an object over its color during recognition

This study shows that mantis shrimp prioritize shape over color when recognizing objects, using the species Neogonodactylus oerstedii in controlled experiments.

Landmark navigation in a mantis shrimp

This study shows that mantis shrimp use landmarks alongside path integration to navigate back to their burrows, reducing navigational errors and switching systems when in conflict.

Mantis shrimp navigate home using celestial and idiothetic path integration

This study shows mantis shrimp use path integration with celestial and idiothetic cues to navigate home, making them the first fully aquatic animals known to do so.

Path integration error and adaptable search behaviors in a mantis shrimp

This study examines path integration errors in mantis shrimp and describes their adaptive search behaviors when navigation fails.