Motility Collection

Cell structure. Confocal light micrograph of cultured endothelial cells. A fluorescent dye has been used to show the cell structure

Title page of De motu animalium
Engraved title page of De motu animalium. Source: De motu animalium - Joh. Alphonsi Borelli, Neapolitani matheseos professoris, De motu animalium... by Borelli, Giovanni Alfonso, 1608-1679

Anatomical details
Tab IV. Figures and diagrams showing anatomical details Source: De motu animalium - Joh. Alphonsi Borelli, Neapolitani matheseos professoris, De motu animalium

Animals and human figure
Tab XIII. Scientific diagrams of animals and a human figure Source: De motu animalium - Joh. Alphonsi Borelli, Neapolitani matheseos professoris, De motu animalium

Illustration of muscle contraction

Conceptual image of paramecium

Microscopic view of paramecium

Conceptual image of Euglena

Illustration of muscle contraction (with labels)

Bacterial twitching motility protein
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Sperm bank sample. Sperm sample seen through a microscope lens. This is done to check the number and quality of the sperm, especially their motility (movement)

Actin-based motility, SEM C017 / 8335
Actin-based motility. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Shigella sp. bacteria (pink) infecting cells. Filaments of the protein actin, which is part of the cells cystoskeleton

Actin-based motility, SEM C017 / 8334
Actin-based motility. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Shigella sp. bacteria (pink) infecting cells. Filaments of the protein actin, which is part of the cells cystoskeleton

Actin-based motility, light micrograph C017 / 8333
Actin-based motility. 3D model made from optical sections of Shigella sp. bacteria (pink) infecting cells. Filaments of the protein actin, which is part of the cells cystoskeleton

Fertility test. Male and female home-use Fertell fertility test kit. At bottom left is the wand used to test female fertility

Movement of Listeria bacteria
Movement of Listeria sp. bacteria. Immunofluorescence deconvolution micrograph showing the comet-like tails that help to propel Listeria sp. bacteria from cell to cell during an infection

Actin tail, fluorescent micrograph
Actin tail. Immunofluorescence deconvolution micrograph of a close-up of an actin filament (green) in a cell infected with vaccinia virus particles

Gastrin hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of the human hormone gastrin. Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon: grey, hydrogen: light grey, nitrogen: blue, sulphur: yellow)

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Motility, the driving force behind cellular movement and locomotion, is a captivating phenomenon that unveils the intricate world of cell structure. From the title page of De motu animalium to anatomical details captured in illustrations, this concept has fascinated scientists for centuries. In our quest to understand motility, we delve into the realm of animals and human figures intricately connected by microscopic views of paramecium. These single-celled organisms exhibit astonishing capabilities as they navigate their environment with grace and precision. The illustration of muscle contraction serves as a visual reminder that motility extends beyond unicellular life forms. It showcases how muscles work harmoniously to generate motion in complex organisms like us. Conceptual images depicting Euglena further emphasize the diversity within motile organisms. With its whip-like tail called a flagellum, Euglena propels itself forward through water with remarkable agility. Paramecium takes center stage once again in conceptual imagery, highlighting its unique shape and cilia-covered surface responsible for swift movements. These microscopic views offer glimpses into the mesmerizing world where cells come alive through dynamic motion. As we explore deeper into this captivating subject matter, it becomes evident that motility transcends mere physicality; it represents an essential aspect of life's grand tapestry. Whether observed under a microscope or contemplated conceptually, these images remind us of nature's awe-inspiring ability to create diverse mechanisms for movement at all scales. Motility unravels secrets hidden within cell structures and invites us on an enchanting journey through the wonders of biology, and is a testament to life's incredible adaptability and resilience—a constant reminder that even at our most fundamental level, we are beings driven by motion and exploration.