How Bacteria Talk

Explore the fascinating world of bacterial communication in this 18-minute TED-Ed talk by Bonnie Bassler. Discover how bacteria use a chemical language to coordinate their actions, from mounting attacks to organizing defenses. Learn about the groundbreaking discovery of quorum sensing, which reveals that bacteria are not solitary organisms but social beings capable of group behavior. Delve into the intricacies of intra-species and inter-species bacterial communication, including the existence of a universal signaling molecule. Understand the implications of this research for medicine, industry, and our perception of microbial life. Gain insights into potential new approaches to antibiotics based on disrupting bacterial communication networks.