The ability of an organism or cell to move spontaneously and actively, often in response to environmental stimuli.

A type of neuron that transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, initiating movement.

A functional unit of the neuromuscular system, consisting of a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it controls.

A type of fungus that grows in multicellular filaments, often found on decaying organic material or food.

A small rodent often used as a model organism in scientific research due to its genetic similarities to humans.

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics, often causing infections.

Mitochondrial DNA, the genetic material found in mitochondria, inherited maternally and distinct from nuclear DNA.

A type of bacteriophage, or virus, that infects bacteria and is often used in genetic research.

Relating to mucus or the secretion of mucus by mucous membranes.