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Exchanges at the Frontier: 08Feb14 - Bonnie Bassler

World Questions

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Bacterial Communication and Quorum Sensing

This chapter explores the concept of quorum sensing in bacteria, where they communicate with each other using chemical signals to coordinate certain actions. The speakers discuss the discovery of this phenomenon, the different types of communication molecules involved, and how bacteria can communicate with other species. They also discuss the potential applications of manipulating bacterial communication for medical purposes and the importance of bacteria in our bodies.

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