The precise mechanics of cell movement are finally revealed

Cell movement is a critical process during the body's development, as differentiated cells must make their way to specific tissues. Cells also mobilize to repair wounds and fight infections. Meanwhile, cancer cells move to nearby blood vessels to spread to other parts of the body. The speed of cell movement, or cell velocity, is controlled by how sticky the surface is beneath it. However, the exact mechanisms underlying cell movement and velocity have remained a mystery for decades.  To investigate, experts at the Max Delbrück Center for …