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 

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.

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

Queen J., & 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., & Benderlioglu, Z. 2018. Are bonobos really peace loving? A study with captive bonobos. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH.

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

Gensheimer, B., Benderlioglu, Z. Pyter L., Simkin, J., Seifert, A. 2016.  Exposure to stress and wound healing in the spiny mouse, Acomys: Implications for skin regeneration in mammals. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU. 4th prize winner.

Gray A, Benderlioglu Z, Casamassimo P, Mathew T, Yildiz V, Christian L, Leblebicioglu B. 2016 Prevalence of periodontal disease among children and adolescent patients: oral health, development and psychosocial factors.American Association of Dental Research Annual Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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.

Coovert, B., Stuhlreyer, M.,  Ball, K., & Benderlioglu, Z. 2014. Do beetles play possum? Cowpea weevils feign death under predation risk in cold temperatures. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Moon, S. , Simpson, S. Smith, A., Aderholdt, S., & Benderlioglu, Z. 2014. Aggression and mating success in the fruit fly, Drosophila serrata. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Williams, E., Hitt, R., Hubbard, J., Witchey, S., Benderlioglu, Z., & Guatelli-Steinberg, D. 2014. Disruptions in Dental Growth in the Bonobo, Pan paniscus: Implications for Conservation. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH.

Miller, J. & Benderlioglu, Z. 2014. New Tools for Quantifying Textbook Design for Biology Education. * 1st Prize Winner  Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Adamczyk, K., Vretenar, C., & Benderlioglu, Z. 2013. The effect of chronic restraint- stress on reproductive outcome in the wolf spider, Schizocosa ocreata. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

Kautz, A., Liszkowski, J., & Benderlioglu, Z. 2012. A transgenerational maternal effect on offspring predator avoidance. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH

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

Moore, M., Mays, M., & Benderlioglu, Z. 2012. The effect of limb regeneration on functional lateralization in arthropods. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, OSU, Columbus OH.