Topological defects promote layer formation in Myxococcus xanthus colonies
Katherine Copenhagen, Ricard Alert, Ned S. Wingreen, Joshua W. Shaevitz
Topics & Concepts
Myxococcus xanthusMulticellular organismTopological defectMotilityPhysicsBiophysicsTopology (electrical circuits)Chemical physicsPopulationLiquid crystalLayer (electronics)Pattern formationAnisotropyDynamics (music)Cell divisionCellCell biologyBiologyCompartment (ship)SeedingActive layerActive matterCrystallographyMicro and Nano RoboticsBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingBacterial Genetics and Biotechnology