Publications by authors named "Phil K Cook"
Article Synopsis
- Biomineralized structures are intricate assemblies made up of mineral blocks and organic materials, with their formation influenced by cellular components that guide mineral growth and shape.
- Researchers have focused on understanding these structures to reveal how organisms create complex 3D architectures and their functional properties, but previous methods only allowed for limited insights at larger or very small scales.
- This study utilizes a new synchrotron-based dark-field X-ray microscopy technique to investigate the detailed crystallographic properties of calcitic prisms in the shell of the mollusc Pinna nobilis, providing insights into the relationship between local lattice characteristics and their formation processes.
