Run and Tumble Motion - Exploring the Dynamics of Microscale Locomotion
Fouad Sabry
Casa editrice: One Billion Knowledgeable
Sinossi
Runandtumble motion-This chapter introduces the fundamental behavior of bacteria, explaining the alternating movement of running and tumbling, which is essential for their navigation Protist locomotion-Focuses on the movement of protists, providing a deeper understanding of eukaryotic motility, highlighting its role in their survival and reproduction Michael Eisenbach-Covers the contributions of Michael Eisenbach, a pioneer in the study of bacterial chemotaxis, and his impact on our understanding of microbial movement Swarming motility-Delves into the phenomenon of bacterial swarming, a complex behavior in which bacteria move in coordinated groups to colonize surfaces Motility protein B-Discusses the role of MotB protein in the flagellar motor of bacteria, emphasizing its crucial involvement in the propulsion mechanism Social motility-Explores the social aspects of microbial movement, including how bacteria communicate and work together to achieve movement and survival Microswimmer-Focuses on the design and application of artificial microswimmers, inspired by biological systems, and their potential in medical and environmental fields Julius Adler (biochemist)-Highlights the contributions of Julius Adler to bacterial chemotaxis, particularly his groundbreaking discoveries in the molecular mechanics of motility Howard Berg-Examines Howard Berg's influential work on bacterial chemotaxis, offering insights into the dynamics of microbial navigation Methylaccepting chemotaxis proteins-Discusses the role of MCPs in bacterial chemotaxis, which are essential for detecting and responding to environmental stimuli Molecular motor-Provides an indepth look at the molecular motors involved in microbial movement, focusing on their structure, function, and potential applications Motility protein A-Describes the function of MotA protein in the flagellar motor, explaining its role in enabling movement and its relevance in motility research Phototaxis-Explores the fascinating behavior of microorganisms responding to light, revealing the mechanisms behind phototactic motion in various organisms Chemotaxis-A detailed exploration of the chemotaxis process, this chapter explains how microorganisms detect and move toward chemical signals in their environment Copiotroph-Discusses the behavior of copiotrophs, microorganisms that thrive in nutrientrich environments, and how this influences their motility strategies Flagellum-A detailed analysis of the flagellum structure, the essential propulsive apparatus for many microorganisms, highlighting its role in movement and function Motility-This chapter provides a broad overview of motility types in microorganisms, touching on their various mechanisms and evolutionary significance Twitching motility-Focuses on the unique twitching motility observed in some bacteria, which involves the extension and retraction of pili to move across surfaces Bacterial motility-Analyzes the general principles of bacterial motility, providing insights into the diverse strategies bacteria employ to move through their environments Taxis-A discussion on taxis, the directed movement of organisms toward or away from specific stimuli, detailing its biological significance Flagellar motor switch protein-Concludes with a detailed look at the proteins involved in switching the direction of flagellar rotation, offering insights into the fine control of bacterial movement
Disponibile da: 23/03/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 289 pagine.
