Sorting Microtubules in Nanochannels (IMAGE)

Delft University of Technology

Sorting Microtubules in Nanochannels

Caption

Artist impression of the sorting of green and red microtubules in nanochannels. Kinesin motors on the walls push the microtubule forward while an external experimentalist can steer the direction by exerting an electrical force on the tube.

Credit

Image TU Delft/Tremani

Usage Restrictions

Embargoed: not for release until 2:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time Thursday, 11 May 2006.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.