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1Department of Physics and Astronomy, Wayne State University, 666 W Hancock, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
Reports on Progress in Physics. Physical Society (Great Britain)
|February 11, 2016
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Molecular motors are the workhorses of living cells. Seemingly by 'magic', these molecules are able to complete purposeful tasks while being immersed in a sea of thermal chaos. Here, we review the current understanding of how these machines work, present simple models based on thermal ratchets, discuss implications for statistical physics, and provide an overview of ongoing research in this important and fascinating field of study.
