Multiple functions of flagellar motility and chemotaxis in bacterial physiology
Most swimming bacteria are capable of following gradients of nutrients, signaling molecules
and other environmental factors that affect bacterial physiology. This tactic behavior became …
and other environmental factors that affect bacterial physiology. This tactic behavior became …
Collective behaviors of active matter learning from natural taxes across scales
Taxis orientation is common in microorganisms, and it provides feasible strategies to
operate active colloids as small‐scale robots. Collective taxes involve numerous units that …
operate active colloids as small‐scale robots. Collective taxes involve numerous units that …
[HTML][HTML] Oscillatory rheotaxis of artificial swimmers in microchannels
Biological microswimmers navigate upstream of an external flow with trajectories ranging
from linear to spiralling and oscillatory. Such a rheotactic response primarily stems from the …
from linear to spiralling and oscillatory. Such a rheotactic response primarily stems from the …
[HTML][HTML] Microbes in porous environments: from active interactions to emergent feedback
C Jin, A Sengupta - Biophysical Reviews, 2024 - Springer
Microbes thrive in diverse porous environments—from soil and riverbeds to human lungs
and cancer tissues—spanning multiple scales and conditions. Short-to long-term …
and cancer tissues—spanning multiple scales and conditions. Short-to long-term …
Jeffery's orbits and microswimmers in flows: A theoretical review
K Ishimoto - Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, 2023 - journals.jps.jp
In this review, we provide a theoretical introduction to Jeffery's equations for the orientation
dynamics of an axisymmetric object in a flow at low Reynolds number, and review recent …
dynamics of an axisymmetric object in a flow at low Reynolds number, and review recent …
Rheotaxis and migration of an unsteady microswimmer
T Omori, K Kikuchi, M Schmitz, M Pavlovic… - Journal of Fluid …, 2022 - cambridge.org
Rheotaxis and migration of cells in a flow field have been investigated intensively owing to
their importance in biology, physiology and engineering. In this study, first, we report our …
their importance in biology, physiology and engineering. In this study, first, we report our …
Colloidal Active Matter Mimics the Behavior of Biological Microorganisms—An Overview
A Nsamela, AI Garcia Zintzun… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This article provides a review of the recent development of biomimicking behaviors in active
colloids. While the behavior of biological microswimmers is undoubtedly influenced by …
colloids. While the behavior of biological microswimmers is undoubtedly influenced by …
Near-wall rheotaxis of the ciliate Tetrahymena induced by the kinesthetic sensing of cilia
To survive in harsh environments, single-celled microorganisms autonomously respond to
external stimuli, such as light, heat, and flow. Here, we elucidate the flow response of …
external stimuli, such as light, heat, and flow. Here, we elucidate the flow response of …
Rheotaxis of active droplets
Rheotaxis is a well-known phenomenon among microbial organisms and artificial active
colloids, wherein the swimmers respond to an imposed flow. We report the first experimental …
colloids, wherein the swimmers respond to an imposed flow. We report the first experimental …
Active transport in complex environments
A key feature of many living systems, such as bacteria and eukaryotic cells, is their ability to
actively self-propel. Indeed, cellular motility underlies numerous critical biological …
actively self-propel. Indeed, cellular motility underlies numerous critical biological …