Biosensing

We study the function and construction of biological strain sensors in the plant and animal kingdom, venus flytraps and spider sensory hairs in particular. We want to understand why biological strain sensors are so efficient, and how artificial sensors could profit from these findings.

Outreach:

• J.T. Burri, E. Saikia, N.F. Läubli, H. Vogler, F.K. Wittel, M. Rüggeberg, H.J. Herrmann, I. Burgert, B.J. Nelson, U. Grossniklaus: The mechanical basis for snapping of the Venus flytrap, Darwin’s ‘most wonderful plant in the world, submitted to Science Andvances (8/2019). biorxiv

Funded by SNF