Ebook "Magnetoreception and magnetosomes in bacteria" is to provide a broad survey of this multidisciplinary field and to inspire future research on these fascinating organisms. Described here are potential nanobiotechnological applications of the magnetosome crystals, which have magnetic and crystalline characteristics unmatched by their inorganic counterparts. Related topics such as the impact of biogenic magnetic crystals in geobiology and paleomagnetism also are discussed. |
