Spinning Cilia (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Spinning Cilia

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Approximately 9-micron-long cilium beating at about 60 Hz. The video is slowed down by a factor of 40. The cell is visibly spinning thanks to its unique cilium.

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Philip Bayly

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