Teuta Piližota

Metabolic feedback during bacterial fermentation is a motility brake

This study shows that metabolic feedback during bacterial fermentation reduces motility in dense E. coli suspensions by acidifying the environment and decreasing internal pH.

A minimalist model lipid system mimicking the biophysical properties of Escherichia coli membrane

This paper identifies three minimal lipid-only model systems that mimic the lipid composition and mechanical properties of E. coli inner membrane.

Nonlinear dependency of the bacterial flagellar motor speed on proton motive force and its consequences for swimming

This study shows the bacterial flagellar motor speed has a non-linear relationship with proton motive force, challenging existing models and showing free swimming occurs near saturation.

Comparison of Escherichia coli surface attachment methods for single-cell, in vivo microscopy

This study compares the effects of different surface attachment methods on Escherichia coli physiology in vivo, finding no significant differences in growth rate, size, or intracellular pH.