Exchanges at the Frontier: 08Feb14 - Bonnie Bassler

Molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler, a world specialist in how bacteria communicate within the human body, discusses the key to solving the antibiotic problem and her groundbreaking discoveries in bacterial communication. Topics covered include the fascinating world of bacteria, their roles in our bodies, the concept of quorum sensing in bacterial communication, challenges posed by harmful bacteria and antibiotic resistance, and potential alternative strategies for treating bacterial infections.