R. P. Wilson

Validating Dynamic Body Acceleration metrics as a measure of energy expenditure in a Neotropical primate

This study validates Dynamic Body Acceleration (DBA) as a proxy for energy expenditure in black lion tamarins using doubly labelled water.

Wake respirometry may quantify stress and energetics of free-living animals

This paper introduces wake respirometry to measure CO2 production in free-living animals, detecting physiological changes like stress and metabolic rates.

Ecological inference using data from accelerometers needs careful protocols

This paper evaluates accelerometer accuracy in ecological studies, showing that calibration, tag placement, and attachment procedures significantly affect data quality and ecological inference.

Structure, activity and inhibition of human TMPRSS2, a protease implicated in SARS-CoV-2 activation

This study characterizes the structure and function of TMPRSS2, a protease involved in SARS-CoV-2 activation, and identifies features for developing selective inhibitors.

Why did the animal turn? Time-varying step selection analysis for inference between observed turning points in high frequency data

This paper introduces tiSSA, a time-varying step selection analysis method for high-frequency animal movement data, showing it provides more accurate insights than traditional methods.

Fine-scale changes in speed and altitude suggest protean movements in homing pigeon flights

This study examines how homing pigeons adjust flight speed and altitude in response to topography and land cover, finding mixed evidence for energy-saving strategies and highlighting fine-scale variability in flight patterns.

Forces experienced by instrumented animals depend on lifestyle

The paper shows that tag forces on animals depend on lifestyle, not just mass, challenging the 3% mass limit for animal tags.