The beat goes on with a new model for artificial flagella
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 08:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Eukaryotic flagella, whip-like organelles that elegantly propel microorganisms and pump fluid, seem to embody simplicity on the microscopic scale. But appearances can be deceptive: Flagella are composed of 650 different types of proteins.