Title

Investigating the Response of Magnetotactic Bacteria to Varying Field Strength and Developing Autonomous Analysis of Spatial Dispersal

Authors

Madeleine D. Pasco, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Document Type

Dissertation

Publication Date

2-2018

First Advisor

Jennifer O’Connor

Abstract

Magnetotactic bacteria (MTB) are single-celled organisms which contain organelles called “magnetosomes,” membrane-bound ferrous nanocrystals. These organelles allow for magnetotaxis, which is movement guided by magnetic fields. MTB are generally found in the top layers of sediment of aqueous environments, and magnetotaxis is thought to help guide these microbes to ideal oxygen concentrations in the water after they may have been displaced by turbulent waters. In this we study the effect of the strength of a magnetic field on magnetotaxis.

Comments

RHURP 18-01

Recommended Citation

Pasco, Madeleine D., "Investigating the Response of Magnetotactic Bacteria to Varying Field Strength and Developing Autonomous Analysis of Spatial Dispersal" (2018). Rose-Hulman Undergraduate Research Publications. 25.
https://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/undergrad_research_pubs/25