Concept

Flagellum

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Motile unicellular organisms and morphing structures

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Bacterial Signalling: Two-component Systems

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Spirochetes: Structure and Classification

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Bacterial Adaptations: Structures and Genetics

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Cellular Composition

Explores the composition of a cell, costs of biosynthesis, biosynthetic pathways, flux balance analysis, and gene essentiality.

Molecular Motors: Rotary Mechanisms

Explores the coordination and mechanisms of molecular motors, including rotary motors, ATP-synthase, and polymerization forces.

Molecular machines: Nature's nanotechnology

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Microtubules: Regulation and Functions

Explores the regulation of motor activity in kinesins, dynein structure, organelle movement, cilia assembly, and biological implications of microtubule defects.

Microtubules: Structure and Regulation

Explores the structure and regulation of microtubules, emphasizing dynamic polymers, GTP hydrolysis, nucleation, catastrophe, and accessory proteins.