On the other hand, injury or infection of the airways has been shown to cause disorientation after first impeding ciliary movement 11, arguing that disorientation is a consequence, rather than ...

Research in my lab focuses on better understanding how motile cilia structure affects its function. Motile cilia are tiny, hair-like, appendages that extend off of cells in your body to move ...

While the exact mechanism of light production may vary among species, the coordinated movement of cilia is also responsible for generating bioluminescent displays in certain ctenophores.