locomotion

The paper, "New finds shed light on diet and locomotion in Australopithecus deyiremeda," appears in the journal Nature.

“The behaviors we monitor include eating bamboo, locomotion, drinking, resting, sitting, exercise, investigating their surroundings, and scratching. The protocols are constantly being updated as the research progresses.”

Hatala, an expert in foot anatomy, found the species' footprints reflected different patterns of anatomy and locomotion.

The research, which focuses on "efficient and versatile locomotion with legs," is funded by the EU through an ERC Advanced Grant.

She suspects vaults have a role in cell locomotion, perhaps by regulating expression of other proteins that form extensions that help cells get around.