Episode 241: Quorum Sensing
from crisscrossing Science Hosted by Michael Crosser & Chad Tillberg
Chad tells Mike about how bacteria can detect when there are enough of them around so that they can change their behavior. It's a collective action that seems smart, but is just a matter of responding to the environment. If you would like to join the collection, subscribe to the podcast so that you can get the latest downloads as soon as they're available.
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