motility

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But the enteric nervous system, which governs gut motility through a dense network of neurons that neuroscientists sometimes call the “second brain,” is not built to sustain that kind of chronic, pharmacological override.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Anything higher or lower than this can negatively affect sperm motility, therefore impacting fertility.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

To address it, their doctors have tried a number of tweaks, including a sperm sorting technique meant to improve sperm quality and motility.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2025

Such tools could help scientists study bacterial motility and coordination in confined environments, providing a better understanding of microbial active matter.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

Experiments show that the motility of bull sperm is decreased by dinitrophenol, which interferes with the energy- coupling mechanism with inevitable loss of energy.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson