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bacterial flagellum
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Study Challenges Evolutionary Relationship Between Flagellum and Type III Secretory System

There are various types of flagella, but all function like a rotary engine made by humans. Even non-ID scientists marvel at the complexity of these machines. Read More ›
ATP Synthase

Design for ATP Extends Beyond the Rotary Engine

New discoveries explore the astonishing efficiency of the cell’s rotary engine ATP synthase, and describe new roles for other motors that deliver ATP. Read More ›
PDB_2fft_EBI

Orderly Disorder: A Molecular Motor Regulated by IDP

Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) are common in cells. Can a disordered protein regulate a molecular motor? Read More ›
Kinesin Workhorse

Awesome Nanomachines Keep You Functioning

More details of the exquisite machines that maintain us in life have come to light. Read More ›

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