The discussions demonstrate high levels of agreement and interest, with examples such as references to wave-modulation effects in sperm and questions about applying elastic theory to natural phenomena, which reflect curiosity and recognition of scientific importance. The tone varies from enthusiastic to analytical, indicating both admiration and scientific engagement, reinforcing the perceived high impact of the study.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the study, emphasizing how the findings align with understanding sperm motility and structural adaptations.
InterestHigh interest
The enthusiasm expressed, including words like 'Very interesting' and questions about modeling, indicates a high level of curiosity and engagement with the topic.
EngagementModerate engagement
Several comments reference specific scientific concepts like buckling instability and modeling approaches, showing active participation, though some comments remain more superficial.
ImpactHigh impact
Discussions highlight the potential implications for understanding reproductive biology and modeling biological systems, suggesting the research could influence future studies and applications.
Abstract in brief
The study investigates how accessory structures in mammalian sperm influence their flagellar movement and ability to swim in high-viscosity environments.
The mathematical model shows that these structures help prevent buckling and waveform compression, making the sperm more stable and effective in more viscous media.
Overall, the presence of these structures enhances sperm motility under physiological conditions, aiding in successful fertilization in challenging, viscous environments.]
Sea urchin sperm buckles in high-viscosity. Human sperm swims fine as a reinforcing outer-layer prevents buckling. Luckily, sea urchin sperm only swim in low-viscosity seawater, unlike human sperm that encounters the cervical mucus #bucklinginstability https://t.co/mlCcuNyBt5 https://t.co/hKrZgsUfEa
Mar 22, 2019 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 698 followersView post →
RP
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity media — Read the new #Interface study by Gadêlha & Gaffney here: https://t.co/QsPAeS4l2r https://t.co/j1cMqCYcta
Mar 27, 2019 · 11 likes · 9 shares · 38,612 followersView post →
Mar 20, 2019 · 10 likes · 9 shares · 153,379 followersView post →
PL
Polymaths Lab
@PolymathsLab · X
Very interesting indeed! Viscosity wave-modulation across scales - we see a very similar effect in mammalian sperm, all the way to buckling instability Let's chat some time :-)
https://t.co/KbvKr1PiHT https://t.co/JA2cDS0pAd https://t.co/o9VLRyErK6
Jun 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 295 followersView post →
HG
Hermes Bloomfield-Gadêlha
@HermesGadelha · X
Sperm, evolution, logic and maths at the @DailyMailUK:The secret to sperm's swimming prowess. https://t.co/mlCcuNyBt5 @HermesGadelha @UoY_Maths @OxUniMaths https://t.co/DEDSUpEPNG via @MailOnline
https://t.co/bATdhnDjlu
Mar 20, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 698 followersView post →
This study examines how accessory structures in mammalian sperm enhance stability and motility in high-viscosity environments, crucial for successful fertilization.
This study explores how accessory structures in mammalian sperm improve their stability and motility in high-viscosity environments, aiding successful fertilization by preventing buckling and waveform compression…
RT @PolymathsLab: Very interesting indeed! Viscosity wave-modulation across scales - we see a very similar effect in mammalian sperm, all t…
Jun 2, 2023 · 1 share · 1,531 followersView post →
PL
Polymaths Lab
@PolymathsLab · X
Very interesting indeed! Viscosity wave-modulation across scales - we see a very similar effect in mammalian sperm, all the way to buckling instability Let's chat some time :-)
https://t.co/KbvKr1PiHT https://t.co/JA2cDS0pAd https://t.co/o9VLRyErK6
Jun 2, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 295 followersView post →
PL
Polymaths Lab
@PolymathsLab · X
This looks soooo good! Can we use elastic theory to model the meandering of rivers ? Sperm buckling is so very similar in shape, for example ->
https://t.co/KbvKr1PiHT https://t.co/Kr1n3r4zkA https://t.co/W250NtOpXi
RT @RSocPublishing: Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity med…
Mar 28, 2019 · 9 shares · 2,274 followersView post →
E
Elly
@ellysukatido · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity med…
Mar 28, 2019 · 9 shares · 930 followersView post →
IP
ignacio pagonaba
@natxopago · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity med…
Mar 28, 2019 · 9 shares · 872 followersView post →
SH
Stuart Humphries
@lifeaquatic · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity med…
Mar 28, 2019 · 9 shares · 756 followersView post →
HG
Hermes Bloomfield-Gadêlha
@HermesGadelha · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity med…
Mar 28, 2019 · 9 shares · 698 followersView post →
SM
Sergio González Mora
@PhylumBryozoa · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity med…
Mar 27, 2019 · 9 shares · 996 followersView post →
TL
Tristan A F Long
@thelonglab · X
RT @RSocPublishing: Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity med…
Mar 27, 2019 · 9 shares · 3,104 followersView post →
RP
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X
Flagellar ultrastructure suppresses buckling instabilities and enables mammalian sperm navigation in high-viscosity media — Read the new #Interface study by Gadêlha & Gaffney here: https://t.co/QsPAeS4l2r https://t.co/j1cMqCYcta
Mar 27, 2019 · 11 likes · 9 shares · 38,612 followersView post →
HJ
Huicong Jiang
@JHCWSU · X
RT @HermesGadelha: Sea urchin sperm buckles in high-viscosity. Human sperm swims fine as a reinforcing outer-layer prevents buckling. Lucki…
RT @HermesGadelha: Sea urchin sperm buckles in high-viscosity. Human sperm swims fine as a reinforcing outer-layer prevents buckling. Lucki…
Mar 22, 2019 · 5 shares · 2,026 followersView post →
PD
P-P Dechant
@PPhDechant · X
RT @HermesGadelha: Sea urchin sperm buckles in high-viscosity. Human sperm swims fine as a reinforcing outer-layer prevents buckling. Lucki…
Mar 22, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,688 followersView post →
HG
Hermes Bloomfield-Gadêlha
@HermesGadelha · X
Sea urchin sperm buckles in high-viscosity. Human sperm swims fine as a reinforcing outer-layer prevents buckling. Luckily, sea urchin sperm only swim in low-viscosity seawater, unlike human sperm that encounters the cervical mucus #bucklinginstability https://t.co/mlCcuNyBt5 https://t.co/hKrZgsUfEa
Mar 22, 2019 · 24 likes · 5 shares · 698 followersView post →
AI
Apsis Inc
@ApsisInc · X
RT @gp_pulipaka: Mathematicians Reveal Secret to Human Sperm's Swimming Prowess. #BigData #Analytics #DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #NLP…
Mar 21, 2019 · 9 shares · 2,076 followersView post →
N
NorthStack®
@GoNorthStack · X
RT @gp_pulipaka: Mathematicians Reveal Secret to Human Sperm's Swimming Prowess. #BigData #Analytics #DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #NLP…
Mar 20, 2019 · 9 shares · 2,042 followersView post →
UO
uh-oh
@qualystat · X
RT @gp_pulipaka: Mathematicians Reveal Secret to Human Sperm's Swimming Prowess. #BigData #Analytics #DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #NLP…
Mar 20, 2019 · 9 shares · 306 followersView post →
LC
LoRa Community
@LoraCommunity · X
RT @gp_pulipaka: Mathematicians Reveal Secret to Human Sperm's Swimming Prowess. #BigData #Analytics #DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #NLP…
Mar 20, 2019 · 9 shares · 3,075 followersView post →
R
Rstats
@rstatstweet · X
RT @gp_pulipaka: Mathematicians Reveal Secret to Human Sperm's Swimming Prowess. #BigData #Analytics #DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #NLP…
Mar 20, 2019 · 9 shares · 28,745 followersView post →
KB
KVT_BK
@SoCalMebk · X
RT @gp_pulipaka: Mathematicians Reveal Secret to Human Sperm's Swimming Prowess. #BigData #Analytics #DataScience #AI #MachineLearning #NLP…
Mar 20, 2019 · 1 like · 5,490 followersView post →
HG
Hermes Bloomfield-Gadêlha
@HermesGadelha · X
Sperm, evolution, logic and maths at the @DailyMailUK:The secret to sperm's swimming prowess. https://t.co/mlCcuNyBt5 @HermesGadelha @UoY_Maths @OxUniMaths https://t.co/DEDSUpEPNG via @MailOnline
https://t.co/bATdhnDjlu
Mar 20, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 698 followersView post →
N
Mathematicians reveal secret to human sperm's swimming prowess ...
News
Journal of The Royal Society Interface, 2019; 16 (152): 20180668 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2018.0668. Cite This Page: MLA; APA; Chicago. University of ...