locomotion
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She suspects vaults have a role in cell locomotion, perhaps by regulating expression of other proteins that form extensions that help cells get around.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 6, 2024
In addition to further elucidating animal locomotion, they hope that ultimately, their work will enable the more widespread use of robots for biological research, reducing reliance on animal models and the associated ethics concerns.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024
In this crawl, called rectilinear locomotion, “the skeleton is basically sliding inside of the skin,” says Jayne.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2024
The "treadmill" also employed two high-speed orthogonal cameras to capture unique locomotion features -- one a side view, the other from the bottom.
From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024
For a second, I was paralyzed and then I found my powers of locomotion and ran from the room—parlor manners be damned—to join him.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
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