Mechanical origin for non-equilibrium ultrasensitivity in the bacterial flagellar motor

Mechanical origin for non-equilibrium ultrasensitivity in the bacterial flagellar motor


Bacterial flagellar motors switch rotation direction with high sensitivity to environmental inputs. A theoretical model explains how torque-dependent non-equilibrium switching contributes to ultrasensitivity.

Author: Henry H. Mattingly, Yuhai Tu


Published at: 2026-01-07 00:00:00

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