Turning Behavior of Human Sperm (IMAGE)

University of Warwick

Turning Behavior of Human Sperm

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Turning behavior of human sperm under flow reversal reveals two distinct swimming modes. Thin lines -- individual trajectories, thick lines -- average trajectories. Left and right turners form a "heart" shape.

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University of Warwick

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