Simulating the effects of fluid viscosity on the behaviour of sperm flagella

Experimental observations of the effects of increased fluid viscosity on the movement of sperm flagella are an important source of information about the performance of the flagellar machine. Molecular motors, or motor enzymes, known as axonemal dyneins provide the power to overcome viscous resistance. To date, several efforts focused on how dynein works inside a flagellum. Such efforts aim to solve the problem of flagellar movement.