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Mechanical origin for non-equilibrium ultrasensitivity in the bacterial flagellar motor

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Nature Physics, Published online: 07 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-03105-2

Bacterial flagellar motors switch rotation direction with high sensitivity to environmental inputs. A theoretical model explains how torque-dependent non-equilibrium switching contributes to ultrasensitivity.