Gliding Motility

“Gliding Motility” is an essential exploration of the world of biohybrid microswimmers, offering an indepth look at how microorganisms and engineered systems utilize motility for various biological and synthetic purposes. This book is a valuable resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of biology, engineering, and motion. It unravels the complexities of microbial locomotion, with particular emphasis on gliding and its related phenomena. Whether you are a researcher or a curious learner, this book will deepen your understanding of this fascinating field and broaden your knowledge in microswimmer technologies

Gliding motility-This chapter introduces the concept of gliding motility, explaining how certain microorganisms exhibit movement without flagella. It lays the groundwork for understanding the unique mechanisms of biohybrid swimmers

Marine prokaryotes-The chapter delves into the role of marine prokaryotes in gliding motility, emphasizing their importance in aquatic environments and their influence on biohybrid swimmer research

Neisseria gonorrhoeae-This chapter explores the gliding motility in the pathogenic bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, highlighting its relevance in microbiology and biomedical studies

Cytophaga-Focuses on the gliding motility of Cytophaga species, offering insights into their unique motility mechanisms and their relevance to biohybrid microswimmer technologies

Bacteria-A comprehensive discussion on bacterial motility, its types, and the impact of gliding motility in bacterial behavior and interaction

Flagellum-This chapter discusses the role of flagella in motility, contrasting it with gliding motility and exploring its implications for biohybrid swimmers

Myxobacteria-Focuses on the social behavior of Myxobacteria and its relationship to gliding motility, shedding light on cooperative movement in microorganisms

Secretion-Covers the role of secretion systems in bacteria, which are key to motility and the creation of biohybrids

Quorum sensing-Examines quorum sensing and its critical role in coordinating motility among microorganisms, particularly in biohybrid systems

Joshua Shaevitz-A look at the contributions of Joshua Shaevitz in advancing the study of microbial motility and biohybrids, with a special focus on gliding

Cytophaga hutchinsonii-This chapter looks into the gliding motility of Cytophaga hutchinsonii, exploring its behavior and relevance in biohybrid research

Adventurous motility-Discusses the concept of adventurous motility and its relevance to bacterial movement and the development of biohybrids

Evolution of flagella-Explores the evolutionary history of flagella and its implications for the evolution of gliding motility in microorganisms

Myxococcus xanthus-Focuses on Myxococcus xanthus and its complex social motility mechanisms, demonstrating how gliding and cooperative behavior intersect

Pilus-This chapter investigates the role of pili in bacterial motility, comparing it with flagella and gliding motility in biohybrids

Twitching motility-Explains the phenomenon of twitching motility, exploring its connection to gliding motility and its relevance to biohybrid systems

Myxococcus-Delves into the social behaviors of Myxococcus species and how these contribute to their gliding motility and cooperative movement

Bacterial adhesin-Discusses bacterial adhesins and their role in facilitating gliding motility by enabling bacteria to adhere to surfaces

Social motility-Focuses on the social aspect of motility in microorganisms, showing how gliding motility can be part of a collective strategy for survival

Bacterial motility-A broader look at bacterial motility, with a detailed examination of gliding as a key mechanism for bacterial movement