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
There is, however, one group of burrowing creatures that uses rectilinear locomotion.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2024
Snakes evolved up to three times faster than lizards, with massive shifts in traits associated with feeding, locomotion and sensory processing, according to the study scheduled for online publication Feb. 22 in the journal Science.
From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2024
To test the energy cost of locomotion in fish, Zhang and Lauder designed a sealed water "treadmill" that controlled water velocity.
From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024
Constance stumbled because it was her natural method of locomotion, and because her feet hurt from being in the wrong shoes.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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