Stick and slide: Computer simulation advances understanding of molecular motors

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 22:21 in Physics & Chemistry

A new study reveals how molecular motors that power important subcellular movements can generate cyclical motion. The research opens a new door to understanding motor molecules by using a computer program that faithfully simulates movement of hair-like cellular projections.

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