chemotaxis
How Sperm Home In On Eggs
Researchers have identified a calcium transporter on the cell membranes of sperm that plays a role in sperm mobility.
MapZ Is The Bacteria’s ‘Rudder’
In single cell experiments, the protein MapZ has been shown to control the rotation of bacteria in response to chemical gradients.
How Slime Mold Move Long Distances
A study of how slime molds sense direction could lead to a better understanding of wound healing and immune cell migration in humans.
