title: Miniature movers take on heavy lifting.
abstract: Unicellular algae can be put to work as light-guided workhorses, offering an all-natural solution for scientists looking to develop innovative micromachines.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eisenstein
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D002465:Cell Movement; D016825:Chlamydomonas reinhardtii / Q000502:physiology* / Q000528:radiation effects; D008027:Light