Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Flagellar rotation comes full circle.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

A very versatile molecular machine.

Journal of bacteriology·2024
Same journal

The bacterial SOS response promotes the expression of the transposase encoded by IS<i>CR</i> mobile genetic elements.

Journal of bacteriology·2026
Same journal

Development of a gene-editing strategy to overcome genetic intractability in <i>Lactobacillus johnsonii</i>.

Journal of bacteriology·2026
Same journal

Bactofilins are essential spatial organizers of peptidoglycan insertion in the Lyme disease spirochete <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i>.

Journal of bacteriology·2026
Same journal

DNA damage-associated vesicle production in <i>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</i> is mediated by the maltocin endolysin.

Journal of bacteriology·2026
Same journal

Characterization of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> aggregation reveals a requirement for both AlpA and AlpB.

Journal of bacteriology·2026
Same journal

Cross-regulation of amino acid synthesis and anaerobic electron transfer by MetR-mediated methionine signaling.

Journal of bacteriology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 8, 2025

Automated Separation of C. elegans Variably Colonized by a Bacterial Pathogen
11:18

Automated Separation of C. elegans Variably Colonized by a Bacterial Pathogen

Published on: March 21, 2014

8.8K

Howard Berg's Random Walk through Biology.

Michael D Manson1

  • 1Department of Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA mike@bio.tamu.edu.

Journal of Bacteriology
|September 22, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This review highlights biophysicist Howard Berg's significant contributions to bacterial chemotaxis and motility. His career and mentorship have profoundly impacted the field and inspired numerous scientists.

Keywords:
Howard Bergbacterial chemotaxisbacterial motility

More Related Videos

Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice
14:40

Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice

Published on: October 27, 2020

19.5K
Optimization, Design and Avoiding Pitfalls in Manual Multiplex Fluorescent Immunohistochemistry
09:15

Optimization, Design and Avoiding Pitfalls in Manual Multiplex Fluorescent Immunohistochemistry

Published on: July 26, 2019

9.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 8, 2025

Automated Separation of C. elegans Variably Colonized by a Bacterial Pathogen
11:18

Automated Separation of C. elegans Variably Colonized by a Bacterial Pathogen

Published on: March 21, 2014

8.8K
Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice
14:40

Optogenetic Manipulation of Neuronal Activity to Modulate Behavior in Freely Moving Mice

Published on: October 27, 2020

19.5K
Optimization, Design and Avoiding Pitfalls in Manual Multiplex Fluorescent Immunohistochemistry
09:15

Optimization, Design and Avoiding Pitfalls in Manual Multiplex Fluorescent Immunohistochemistry

Published on: July 26, 2019

9.7K

Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Microbiology
  • Cellular Biology

Background:

  • Focuses on the career trajectory of biophysicist Howard Berg.
  • Traces his early interest and foundational work in bacterial chemotaxis and motility.

Discussion:

  • Presents a collection of reminiscences from students, postdocs, colleagues, and family.
  • Illustrates Berg's influence through personal anecdotes and professional interactions.

Key Insights:

  • Howard Berg's research has been pivotal in advancing the understanding of bacterial movement and signaling.
  • His mentorship has fostered the growth of many scientists in the field.

Outlook:

  • The review underscores the lasting legacy of Howard Berg's scientific and personal impact.
  • It emphasizes the continued relevance of his contributions to bacterial chemotaxis and motility research.