Malaria Parasite (IMAGE)

Heidelberg University Hospital

Malaria Parasite

Caption

This is a malaria parasite (green) on an elastic gel with marker beads in two colors. The marker beads are deflected during the parasite's movement. Shown here with red arrows are the calculated force vectors (middle) and traction forces (right). The greatest force occurs at the center of the parasite and is indicated in red.

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Department of Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University Hospital

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