Chemotaxis

“Chemotaxis” is an indispensable work in the “Biohybrid Microswimmer” series, designed for professionals, students, and anyone captivated by the convergence of biology and bioengineering. Whether you're a researcher, an undergraduate, or an enthusiast, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of chemotaxis and its multifaceted applications in the scientific realm. With a focus on innovative biohybrid systems, this volume expands the boundaries of microswimmer technologies and their relevance in the modern scientific world. The importance of studying chemotaxis is evident through its applications in medicine, biotechnology, and environmental sciences, showcasing a deep connection between the molecular world and bioengineering breakthroughs.

Chemotaxis-An indepth introduction to the process of cell movement toward or away from chemical signals, setting the stage for the book's exploration of microswimmers

Chemokine-Delving into chemokines' role in regulating immune responses and their relevance in biohybrid designs

Phototaxis-Explores how microorganisms move in response to light, tying this concept to biohybrid swimmer behavior

Chemotactic drugtargeting-Examines how chemotaxis can be leveraged in developing targeted drug therapies, crucial for advancing medical applications

Runandtumble motion-Introduces the behavior of microorganisms and how this movement strategy is mimicked in biohybrid microswimmers for precise control

NFormylmethionineleucylphenylalanine-Investigates how specific molecular signals drive bacterial movement, connecting this to biohybrid engineering for navigation and propulsion

Sperm chemotaxis-Discusses the signaling mechanisms guiding sperm movement, drawing parallels to biohybrid applications in targeted navigation

Robert Insall-Focuses on the contributions of Robert Insall to chemotaxis research and its influence on biohybrid swimmer advancements

Bacterial motility-Provides insights into bacterial movement mechanisms and how this knowledge enhances biohybrid swimmer designs

Biomolecular gradient-Looks at the importance of molecular gradients in guiding movement, a core concept in both natural chemotaxis and biohybrid systems

Twocomponent regulatory system-Details how this system regulates bacterial responses to environmental signals, a crucial factor in biohybrid swimmer precision

Proteinglutamate Omethyltransferase-Explores the enzymatic processes involved in bacterial signal reception, vital to biohybrid systems' function and stability

Michael Eisenbach-Chronicles the work of Michael Eisenbach in chemotaxis and how it informs biohybrid swimmer engineering

Taxis-Expands on the broader concept of taxis and its significance in understanding biological and engineered movement strategies

CCL7-Looks into the role of CCL7 in immune cell migration and its potential applications in biohybrids

Chemotropism-Discusses the phenomenon of directional growth in plants in response to chemical signals, offering insights into how this principle informs biohybrid behavior

Chemorepulsion-Explores how organisms repel certain chemicals, an essential concept in designing biohybrids with navigational control

Methylaccepting chemotaxis proteins-Details how these proteins mediate cellular responses to environmental changes, key to biohybrid swimmer functionality

Neutrophil swarming-Focuses on how immune cells coordinate in response to infection and how these principles are applied in biohybrids for autonomous action

Formyl peptide receptor-Investigates the receptor responsible for mediating chemotactic responses, offering insights into biohybrid swimmer targeting and motion control

Cell signaling-Concludes the book by tying together the cellular signaling mechanisms essential for understanding and engineering biohybrid swimmers