Collaborative Research: Exploring Flagellar Mechanics to Advance Bacterial Locomotion and — NSF Award to University of Utah (UT, $
Many bacteria swim using slender, spiral-shaped filaments called flagella, which are rotated by molecular motors to generate propulsion. This movement allows bacteria to navigate complex environments, seek nutrients, and interact with host organisms. The mechanical properties of these flagella, especially their stiffne
| Award title | Collaborative Research: Exploring Flagellar Mechanics to Advance Bacterial Locomotion and |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2451986 |
| Awardee | University of Utah |
| City | SALT LAKE CITY |
| State | UT |
| Amount obligated | $303,117 |
| Principal investigator | Henry Fu |
| Program | BMMB-Biomech & Mechanobiology |
| Start date | 08/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Many bacteria swim using slender, spiral-shaped filaments called flagella, which are rotated by molecular motors to generate propulsion. This movement allows bacteria to navigate complex environments, seek nutrients, and interact with host organisms. The mechanical properties of these flagella, especially their stiffness, play a crucial role in how efficiently bacteria can swim and reorient. This project will investigate how the stiffness of bacterial flagella influences swimming behaviors and t |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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