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Size-dependent self-avoidance enables superdiffusive migration in macroscopic unicellulars
Lucas Tröger, Florian Goirand, Karen Alim
Many cells face search problems, such as finding food, mates or shelter, where their success depends on their search strategy. In contrast to other unicellular organisms, the slime…
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Dynamic cost allocation allows network-forming forager to switch between search strategies
Lisa Schick, Mirna Kramar, Karen Alim
Network-forming organisms, like fungi and slime molds, dynamically reorganize their networks during foraging. The resulting re-routing of resource flows within the organism's netwo…