Monday, April 13, 2009
The secret, social lives of bacteria
From Mike Conover:
"Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves." See follow-up interview. TED Blog: The secret, social lives of bacteria: Exclusive interview with Bonnie Bassler
"Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves." See follow-up interview. TED Blog: The secret, social lives of bacteria: Exclusive interview with Bonnie Bassler
Labels: bacteria, collective intelligence, communication, semiotics
