Natasha Mhatre

This study identifies auditory genes in moths through evolutionary analysis and finds evidence of selection in hearing-related genes.

The paper introduces a method to analyze SOAE phase to quantify otocoherence across species, revealing correlations with auditory nerve fiber tuning and providing insights into active cochlear mechanics.

The paper demonstrates that tree crickets use a biomechanical interferometer in their auditory system to precisely localize sound by detecting microsecond time delays through mechanical interference.

The paper tests and refines methods for reconstructing cricket song acoustics using finite element modeling and preserved specimens, finding that rehydration and parameter optimization improve reliability.

The paper investigates biomechanical and molecular mechanisms underlying proprioceptor diversity in Drosophila legs, identifying a biomechanical basis for joint angle selectivity and a goniotopic map of joint angle.

This study shows that posture in black widow spiders affects mechanical input to vibration-sensing organs, altering vibration perception and highlighting the interaction between behavior and perception.