It controls the entry of particles needed to power the hyperactive movements in the tail-like flagella that propel the sperm forward. Temperature activation of CatSper was not known, however it ...

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered a surprising way in which harmful bacteria prepare to attack their hosts. The discovery, led by Ph.D. students Lior Aroeti, Netanel ...

Directly opposite stands an angel carrying whips with the inscription: “In flagella paratus sum” (“I am ready for the scourging”), sculpted by Lazzaro Morelli. An angel bearing the ...

The sperm of human beings, and a few other mammals like bulls, have oval-shaped heads and long tails called a flagellum. ‌A normal human sperm has an oval head like a paddle, a neck ...

This Research Topic is still accepting articles. Eukaryotic cilia and flagella are essential organelles that extend from the cell surface, playing crucial roles in sensory perception, motility, and ...

When viewed under the microscope, sperm appear as oval-shaped cells with long tails (flagellum) that enable movement. Healthy sperm are those whose size and shape are relatively consistent and have ...