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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Autori principali: Kurjahn, M, Abbaspour, L, Papenfuß, F, Bittihn, P, Golestanian, R, Mahault, B, Karpitschka, S
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Nature Research 2024