Accession Number:

ADA183831

Title:

Magnetite and Magnetotaxis in Bacteria and Algae

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 1 Jul 1986-30 Jun 1987

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE FRANCIS BITTER NATIONAL MAGNET LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Frankel, Richard B.

Report Date:

1987-08-15

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

We are using Mossbauer spectroscopy and magnetic measurements in conjunction with electrochemical, pH and optical spectroscopic measurements to study the mechanisms of iron containing core of these proteins.

Descriptors:

• *BACTERIA
• *IRON
• *ALGAE
• *FERRITIN
• *BIOMAGNETISM
• MEASUREMENT
• OPTICAL PROPERTIES
• MAGNETIC FIELDS
• MAMMALS
• SPECTROSCOPY
• PROTEINS
• MOSSBAUER EFFECT
• DEPOSITION
• MUTAGENS
• PH FACTOR
• BACTERIAL DISEASES
• MAGNETITE

Subject Categories:

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Microbiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE