Magnetism plays a pivotal role in many biological systems. However, the intensity of the
magnetic forces exerted between magnetic bodies is usually low, which demands the …

Biomolecular interactions underpin most processes inside the cell. Hence, a precise and
quantitative understanding of molecular association and dissociation events is crucial, not …

Flavin and redox-active disulfide domains of ferredoxin-dependent flavin thioredoxin
reductase (FFTR) homodimers should pivot between flavin-oxidizing (FO) and flavin …

Microtubules are major components of the cytoskeleton that play important roles in cellular
processes such as intracellular transport and cell division. In recent years, it has become …

Plastidic ferredoxin-NADP+ reductase (FNR) transfers two electrons from two ferredoxin or
flavodoxin molecules to NADP+, generating NADPH. The forces holding the Anabaena …

Microorganisms interplay with their neighbors according their intrinsic cellular adhesion and
membrane rigidity. The protein receptors located at the cellular membrane mediate specific …

Iron is an essential nutrient for most living organisms. Due to the low solubility of ferric iron at
physiological pH, the transition from an anaerobic atmosphere to the actual oxidant …

The ferric uptake regulator (Fur) belongs to the family of the DNA-binding metal-responsive
transcriptional regulators. Fur is a global regulator found in all proteobacteria. It controls the …

Short-range DNA looping has been proposed to affect promoter activity in many bacterial
species and operator configurations, but only few examples have been experimentally …

Soft matter encompasses multitude of systems like biomolecules, living cells, polymers,
composites or blends. The increasing interest to better understand their physico-chemical …