There are two major classes of cilia: motile and non-motile cilia, each with two subtypes, giving four types in all. [5] A cell will typically have one primary cilium or many motile cilia. [6]

Jan 4, 2026 · Cilium, short eyelashlike filament that is numerous on tissue cells of most animals and provides the means for locomotion of protozoans of the phylum Ciliophora. Cilia may be …

6 days ago · Cilia are microscopic, hair-like structures that project from the surface of nearly every cell in the human body. Though once thought to be simple evolutionary leftovers, modern …

Oct 30, 2023 · The cilium (plural: cilia) is a microtubule-based organelle that projects from the cellular membrane of many cells. Cilia can be divided into two types: motile and non-motile.

2 days ago · Primary cilia are antenna-like structures present on nearly every vertebrate cell type and play a critical role in cellular sensing and signal transduction, which are essential for …

6 days ago · First Lady Cilia Flores was abducted with her husband, President Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. Who is she?

Jan 3, 2026 · Operating largely from the shadows, Ms. Flores, the first lady of Venezuela, helped consolidate Mr. Maduro’s rule while controlling the judiciary and amassing wealth through …

Jan 3, 2026 · Captured along with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday was his wife and top adviser, Cilia Flores, who was dragged from their bedroom along with her …

Cilia The Jackson Lab has a longstanding interest in understanding the biology and function of the primary cilium. This stems from our extensive work on interrogating cell cycle checkpoints and …

Jul 23, 2025 · While non-motile cilia serve as sensors for chemical and mechanical signals, motile cilia rhythmically beat to propel some types of cells through fluid or to move small objects and …