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Let's race some cells!

First, we have to choose our cell. Hover over the following cells to learn more about them!

Cell 1

mouse fibroblast cell

Cell 1

Cell 1 Information

Cell Type: fibroblast cell

Organism: mouse (Mus musculus)

Tissue Source: embryo

Velocity: 28 µm/hr

Persistance:

Compass Factor:

Cell 2

mouse/rat neuronal cell

Cell 2

Cell 2 Information

Cell Type: neuronal cell hybrid

Organism: mouse (Mus musculus) and rat (Rattus norvegicus)

Tissue Source: brain

Velocity: 35 µm/hr

Persistance:

Compass Factor:

Cell 3

human osteoblast cell

Cell

Cell 3 Information

Cell Type: osteoblast cell

Organism: human (Homo sapiens)

Tissue Source: bone

Velocity: 35-45 µm/hr

Persistance:

Compass Factor:

Cell 4

hamster epithelial cell

Cell

Cell 4 Information

Cell Type: epithelial cell

Organism: hamster (Cricetulus griseus)

Tissue Source: ovary

Velocity: 35-45 µm/hr

Persistance:

Compass Factor:

Now, we can race!

Choose your cell by clicking on the arrows below, and then press "Start" to begin.