Research Projects

Since the inception of the lab, our program resulted in the following peer-reviewed journal publications, research forum, and conference presentations. For more information on undergraduate projects, visit our discoveries page.

Publications

Benderlioglu, Z. & Guatelli-Steinberg, D. (in press). Dominance rank and linear enamel hypoplasia in rhesus monkeys, Macaca mulatta. International Journal of Primatology.

Benderlioglu, Z. & Dow, E. 2017. Low temperatures during ontogeny increase fluctuating asymmetry and reduce maternal aggression in the house mouse, Mus musculus. Ethology, Volume: 123, 1-11.

Benderlioglu, Z. 2016. Cross-cultural differences in perceived hostile intent, blameworthiness, anger and aggression: Implications for violent conflict. Journal of Socialomics, Voume 5: Issue 2.

Presentations 

Murphy, Erin and Benderlioglu Z. (2024). Exposure to Stress and Its Reduction through Human-Horse Interactions, Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, The Ohio State University.

Sebunia, Natalie and Benderlioglu Z. (2024). Trends in Raptor Admittance in Urban and Rural Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers. Denman forum and Spring Undergraduate Research Festival, The Ohio State University.

Sok, Richdara, Thiaw, Fatou, and Benderlioglu Z (2024). Altitude and Avian Malaria. Spring Research Festival, The Ohio State University

Srinavasan, Shevani and Benderlioglu Z (2024). Does pollution lead to Alzheimer's? Particle Pollution and their role in the prevalence of Alzheimer 's. Denman Forum.

Houpt O. and Benderlioglu Z. (2024). Understanding Patterns of Marine Strandings Along Santa Catarina's Coast: A Secondary Data Analysis. 

Lencke, M. and Benderlioglu Z. (2024). Investigating Learning Modalities in Zoo Animals: The Impact of Training Cues on Behavioral Acquisition. Spring Research Festival, The Ohio State University

Daum, Emily and Benderlioglu Z. (2023). Polar Bears in Alaska: An In-Depth Investigation of a Keystone Species: A Secondary Data Analysis. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum & Spring Research Festival, OSU, Columbus, OH

Humbert, Spencer and Benderlioglu Z. (2023). Monitoring Coral from Space. Undergraduate Research Symposium, The Ohio State University

Hofacker R. and Benderlioglu, Z. (2022). The effect of Temperament and Social Status on Responses to Predator Cues in Domestic Horses. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum and CFAES Forum, OSU, Columbus OH.

Benderlioglu, Z, Henderson J., MacDonald, E., and Whitesell, F. (2022). Bridging the Divide through Undergraduate Research: Approaches to Student-Centered Online Research Courses and Virtual Labs. Innovate 22 Virtual Conference, The Ohio State University.

Queen J., and Benderlioglu, Z (2021). The impact of lockdown orders and unemployment on domestic violence cases during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus, OH.

Queen, J., Helton, C., & Benderlioglu, Z. (2020). The Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence Rates: Analyzing the relationship between quarantine and domestic violence reports in the United States. 3C GIS Day, University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, & OSU Virtual GIS Event. 

McCash, K., & Benderlioglu, Z. (2020). The Link Between Smoking and COVID-19: Finding the relationship between smoking and incidence of COVID-19. 3C GIS Day, University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, & OSU Virtual GIS Event

Benderlioglu, Z. & Guatelli-Steinberg, D. 2018. Exploring a connection between matriline dominance rank and linear enamel hypoplasia in Cayo Santiago rhesus monkeys. 87th meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, Austin, Texas.

Zimmerly, M., Aller, S., and Benderlioglu, Z. (2018). Are bonobos really peace loving? A study with captive bonobos. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH.

Mascuch, C., Champlin, J., and Benderlioglu, Z. (2018). Strategic allogrooming of captive bonobos. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Gensheimer, B,. Pyter L., Simkin, and J., Seifert, A., and Benderlioglu, Z (2016). Exposure to stress and wound healing in the spiny mouse, Acomys: Implications for skin regeneration in mammals. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU..

Autumn Gray, Leblebicioglu, B, and Benderlioglu Z. (2015) The Prevalence of Periodontal Disease: Biological and Social Indicators. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OHd

Gensheimer, B., Benderlioglu, Z, Pyter L., Simkin, J., Seifert, A. 2015. The effect of stress on wound healing in the Egyptian Spiny Mouse, Acomys cahirinus.  Fall Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus, OH.

Brittany Coovert, Madison Stuhlreyer, and Kyle Ball, and Benderlioglu Z. (2014). Do beetles play possum? Cowpea weevils feign death under predation risk in cold temperatures. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH. 

Seyoung Moon, Sabina Simpson, Alexandria Smith, Sarah Aderholdt, and Benderlioglu, Z (2014). Aggression and mating success in the fruit fly, Drosophila serrata. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Erika Williams, Regan Hitt, Johnathan Hubbard, Samantha Witchey, Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg and Benderlioglu Z. (2014).  Disruptions in Dental Growth in the Bonobo, Pan paniscus: Implications for Conservation. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Jacob Miller and Benderlioglu Z. (2014). New Tools for Quantifying Textbook Design for Biology Education. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Kevin Adamczyk, Chelsea Vretenar, and Benderlioglu Z. (2012). The effect of chronic restraint- stress on reproductive outcome in the wolf spider, Schizocosa ocreata. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH 

Andrea Kautz, Jaime Liszkowski , and Benderlioglu Z. (2012). A transgenerational maternal effect on offspring predator avoidance .Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Rebecca Fehn and Benderlioglu Z (2012). Food or safety? The determinants of aggressive behavior in the house cricket, Acheta domesticus. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH