Collective self-caging of active filaments in virtual confinement

Motility coupled to responsive behavior is essential for many microorganisms to seek and establish appropriate habitats. One of the simplest possible responses, reversing the direction of motion, is believed to enable filamentous cyanobacteria to form stable aggregates or accumulate in suitable ligh...

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Main Authors: Kurjahn, M, Abbaspour, L, Papenfuß, F, Bittihn, P, Golestanian, R, Mahault, B, Karpitschka, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Nature Research 2024