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'Negative viscosity' helps propel groups of migrating cells, study finds

The cells in our bodies move in groups during biological processes such as wound healing and tissue development—but because of resistance, or viscosity, those cells can't just neatly glide past each other.

'Negative viscosity' helps propel groups of migrating cells, study finds
Image: Phys.org
The cells in our bodies move in groups during biological processes such as wound healing and tissue development—but because of resistance, or viscosity, those cells can't just neatly glide past each other.

Originally published at Phys.org

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