A Compass To Boost Navigation: Cell Biology of Bacterial Magnetotaxis
Frank D. Müller, Dirk Schüler, Daniel Pfeiffer
Abstract
spp. First, we provide an overview on magnetosome vesicle synthesis and magnetite biomineralization, followed by a discussion of the perceptions of dynamic organelle positioning and its biological implications, which highlight that magnetotactic bacteria have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to construct, incorporate, and inherit a unique navigational device. Finally, we discuss the impact of magnetotaxis on motility and its interconnection with chemotaxis, showing that magnetotactic bacteria are outstandingly adapted to lifestyle and habitat.
Topics & Concepts
MagnetosomeMagnetotactic bacteriaBiologyMagnetoreceptionContext (archaeology)OrganelleBiomineralizationMulticellular organismCell biologyComputational biologyBacteriaCellEarth's magnetic fieldGeneticsAstrobiologyMagnetic fieldQuantum mechanicsPhysicsPaleontologyGeomagnetism and Paleomagnetism StudiesGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchMagnetic and Electromagnetic Effects