I had the opportunity to participate to the project of Artificial Listeria, at the Curie Institute,                                                        Paris, (1 month – Summer 2000)

               Briefly, actin polymerizes at the surface of a coated bead.  After a symmetry-break, a           comet appears, its growth pushing the bead ahead.

              The mechanisms of motility are far more complex than this simple vision, 

              so if you want to know more:

                                                                 please visit the dedicated web-page

                                                                         or contact Cecile SYKES