Our Universe Revealed, Part 9: The Secret Social Life of Bacteria

Episode Topic: The Secret Social Life of Bacteria Have you ever wondered how bacteria communicate, cooperate, and even compete in ways that impact our health, environment, and beyond? More than just making us sick, bacteria form alliances, wage wars, and orchestrate remarkable feats on a scale so small, yet so influential. In this talk Maggie Fink '24 Ph.D., will unravel some of the microbial mysteries that shape our lives, and help us gain a new appreciation for the invisible hidden dramas unfolding all around us.Featured Speakers:- Maggie Fink '24 Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Indiana University South Bend Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/39dd0b.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Our Universe Revealed. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.