"Bacterial Flagellum: Unveiling the Structural Basis of Directional Switching"

Researchers have used cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to investigate the structural basis of directional switching by the bacterial flagellum, a molecular motor that propels bacteria. The study provides atomic-level insights into the mechanisms underlying the ability of the flagellum to change direction, shedding light on the complex molecular machinery involved in this process. The data and code used for the analysis are publicly available, and the findings contribute to our understanding of bacterial motility and could have implications for the development of novel antimicrobial strategies.