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Brian Bayless The Mystery of Motile Cilia

Brian Bayless The Mystery of Motile Cilia

The Mystery of Motile Cilia

These whip-like organelles help protect humans from disorders like hydrocephaly and epilepsy, but scientists are puzzled by their structure. Through an NIH-funded research project, Brian Bayless and his student researchers hope to shed light on the “unique case” of motile cilia.
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