Magnetotactic bacteria derive their magnetic orientation from magnetosomes, which are
unique organelles that contain nanometre-sized crystals of magnetic iron minerals. Although …

Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) are widespread, motile, diverse prokaryotes that biomineralize
a unique organelle called the magnetosome. Magnetosomes consist of a nano-sized crystal …

Antibacterial nanomaterials provide promising alternative strategies to combat the global
challenge of bacterial infection due to deteriorating resistance. However, few have been …

Magnetotactic bacteria (MB) are remarkable organisms with the ability to exploit the earth's
magnetic field for navigational purposes. To do this, they build specialized compartments …

Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) are a group of phylogenetically diverse and morphologically
varied microorganisms with a magnetoresponsive capability called magnetotaxis or …

Inspired by nature's remarkable ability to form intricate minerals, researchers have unlocked
transformative strategies for creating next-generation biosensors with exceptional sensitivity …

Biologically induced and controlled mineralization of metals promotes the development of
protective structures to shield cells from thermal, chemical, and ultraviolet stresses. Metal …

Bacterial magnetosomes are membrane-enveloped, nanometer-sized crystals of magnetite,
which serve for magnetotactic navigation. All genes implicated in the synthesis of these …

Magnetotactic bacteria contain magnetosomes—intracellular, membrane-bounded,
magnetic nanocrystals of magnetite (Fe3O4) or greigite (Fe3S4)—that cause the bacteria to …

The origin and evolution of magnetoreception, which in diverse prokaryotes and protozoa is
known as magnetotaxis and enables these microorganisms to detect Earth's magnetic field …