A new mathematical model, inspired by the sperm tail, has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The model was inspired by the sperm tail’s ability to move and manipulate its environment, something which has been studied for decades but never fully understood. The model, developed by Dr. Alan Turing, combines mathematics and biology to explain the mechanics of the sperm tail, and could potentially provide new insights into the development of fertility treatments. Dr. Turing’s model is the first to accurately describe the intricate twisting and turning motion of the sperm tail in real-time. The team’s findings, published in the journal Nature Physics, could provide a better understanding of the complex dynamics of sperm motility and could be used in the development of new fertility treatments.

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source: Phys.org