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Human Respiratory System: Anatomy, Cilia, and Mucus Membrane Function
The film discusses the anatomical and functional significance of the nose, throat, and ears from a medical perspective. It ...
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When bacteria are buckling: Study supports propulsion based on adhesion forces rather than slime extrusion
The bacteria appear to move by adhesion to the surface, as they have no cilia or other external propellers, and higher forces generate higher friction. Cyanobacteria use sunlight as an energy ...
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Introducing a New Version of the Cell Cycle
Inside the human airway, a certain cell type reigns supreme: multiciliated cells, decorated with dozens of hair-like cilia all beating in tandem. These cells are responsible for clearing out foreign ...