Bacterial flagella transport, artwork. The arrows show the rotation and torque produced as Escherichia coli bacteria (purple) use their flagella (tail

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Bacterial flagella transport, artwork. The arrows show the rotation and torque produced as Escherichia coli bacteria (purple) use their flagella (tail-like strands) to propel themselves forward. The flagella form bundles that rotate counter-clockwise, creating a torque that causes the bacterium to rotate clockwise. This research may have applications in the design of nanoscale devices.

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Size: 5518px × 3177px
Photo credit: © NICOLLE RAGER-FULLER, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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