J R Soc Interface January 2015 PMID 25376876

Flexibility of bacterial flagella in external shear results in complex swimming trajectories.

M Tournus, A Kirshtein, L V Berlyand, I S Aranson

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The discussions reflect a balanced interest in the complex behaviors of bacteria under shear flows, with phrases like 'important role' and 'complex trajectories' illustrating engagement. Words such as 'significance' and 'implications' point to an acknowledgment of the study's potential influence on scientific understanding and future research directions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the research, indicating general agreement with the findings on bacterial navigation and flagellar flexibility.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, noting the complexity of bacterial behaviors and the importance of flow conditions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to biological mechanisms and implications for natural environments, reflecting active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence future studies in microbiology and fluid dynamics, highlighting a perceived moderate to high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Bacterial flagella are flexible and can be deformed by external shear flows, which affects their swimming paths, leading to complex trajectories.
  • The study shows that in different shear flows, bacteria exhibit various behaviors: they move periodically in planar shear flow and tend to migrate towards the center or a limit cycle in Poiseuille flow, with even slight random reorientations causing non-periodic paths.
  • These results highlight the important role of flagellar flexibility in bacterial navigation and how external flow conditions influence their movement in natural environments.]

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Flexibility of bacterial flagella in external shear results in complex swimming trajectories | Journal of The Royal Society Interface https://t.co/G5YAMXoGtH

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