Analyses of microbial interactions via conductive nanowires

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Although it has been suggested that various microbes use conductive extracellular filaments (nanowires), their roles remain unexplored. In the present study, we aimed at examining physical properties and physiological and ecological functions of microbial nanowires (including, flagella and pili) and opening up new fields in microbiology and (nano)biotechnology. We have found that a flagellum is used for communication between syntrophic partners, contributing to the understanding of processes for the formation of microbial communities.