A bacterium that thrives in warm coastal waters propels itself with a whip-like tail wrapped in a protective sleeve, and for ...

The bacterial flagellar motor is finally understood after 50 years. In its workings, columnist Natalie Wolchover finds the ...

Researchers at King’s College London have resolved the atomic structure of a protective sheath surrounding the flagellum of Vibrio alginolyticus, revealing how it maintains flexibility at high speeds.

Scientists have mapped in unprecedented detail the structure of Vibrio bacteria, which can cause life-threatening infections linked to antibiotic resistance. The King's College London team behind the ...

Some microbes can squeeze through tight spaces by wrapping themselves in their flagellum—the tail-like structure they use to move. Also, how adorable are those little guys? Reading time 3 minutes Some ...