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

Overall, the research indicates that early life stress can influence how the gut and brain communicate, contributing to long-term digestive issues such as pain and motility problems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

He also has reduced eye motility, visual function and substantial field loss.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

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

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