Magnetoreception and Magnetosomes in Bacteria
Author | : Dirk Schüler |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2006-10-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783540374688 |
ISBN-13 | : 354037468X |
Rating | : 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Download or read book Magnetoreception and Magnetosomes in Bacteria written by Dirk Schüler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-10-19 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume details recent developments in magnetotactic bacteria research. It includes reviews on the formation and organization of magnetosomes, the genes controlling magnetosome biomineralization, and new cryogenic techniques to visualize novel cytoskeleton structures. Coverage also describes potential nanobiotechnological applications of the magnetosome crystals.