Expert unlocks mechanics of how snakes move in a straight line

Expert unlocks mechanics of how snakes move in a straight line 01/18/2018 03:04 PM EST University of Cincinnati biologist Bruce Jayne studied the mechanics of snake movement to understand exactly how they can propel themselves forward like a train through a tunnel. His study titled "Crawling without Wiggling" was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology. Full story at http://magazine.uc.edu/editors_picks/recent_features/locomotion.html Source University of Cincinnati This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111