Self-buckling and self-writhing of semi-flexible microorganisms
Wilson Lough, Douglas B. Weibel, Saverio E. Spagnolie
Abstract
. A sequence of bifurcations is identified as the body is made more compliant, due to both buckling and torsional instabilities. These studies highlight a practical requirement for the stiffness of bacteria below which self-buckling occurs and cell motility becomes ineffective.
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MotilityBucklingMicroorganismBalance (ability)NanotechnologyChemistryCell biologyBiophysicsMaterials scienceGeologyBiologyBacteriaComposite materialNeurosciencePaleontologyMicro and Nano RoboticsPlanetary Science and Exploration