January 2006 PMID 16212498

Quorum sensing: cell-to-cell communication in bacteria.

Christopher M Waters, Bonnie L Bassler

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The overall discussions indicate strong interest in the topic, exemplified by mentions of potential antibiotics and bacterial behavior, with some posts exploring the evolutionary and communicative aspects, reflecting both curiosity and a recognition of its scientific significance. The tone varies from scientific explanations to philosophical questions about communication, emphasizing the topic's relevance and depth.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of quorum sensing and its potential for developing new antibiotics, indicating general agreement with the article's importance.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of bacterial communication is presented as fascinating and relevant, with phrases like 'potential as a target for new antibiotics' and references to scientists exploring disruptive strategies, showing high curiosity.

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Several posts include specific references to molecular mechanisms, research papers, and implications of disrupting bacterial communication, demonstrating moderate but meaningful engagement.

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Discussions highlight the potential for quorum sensing knowledge to inform medical and biological advancements, suggesting a moderate impact on scientific and medical fields.

Abstract in brief

Quorum sensing is the process by which bacteria communicate using chemical signals called autoinducers, allowing them to coordinate activities based on their population size and community composition.
This communication enables bacteria to behave collectively, mimicking multicellular organisms, which is beneficial for activities that are inefficient for individual cells.
The review discusses how bacterial communication networks are structured, how chemical signals affect gene expression, and explores the potential for communication between bacteria and eukaryotic organisms.]

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Bacterial Quorum Sensing and Its Role in Gene Regulation

Quorum sensing regulates gene expression based on bacterial population density. Bacteria use chemical signals called autoinducers to coordinate behaviors like biofilm formation and virulence, affecting both within and…

brianna · Dec 12, 2018 2,031 views

Decentralized Policy-Making and Emergence of Collective Decision Processes

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See this paper for insights: https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev.cellbio.21.012704.131001

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A recent review explores bacterial quorum sensing and its potential as a target for new antibiotics. Read more at https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev.cellbio.21.012704.131001 #bacteriology #microbiology

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What if bacteria communicate and coordinate like social animals? Could disrupting their communication prevent infections? Scientists are exploring this with quorum sensing inhibitors, as detailed in https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev.cellbio.21.012704.131001

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Ian Hurn

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ANNUAL REVIEW OF CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY Volume 21, 2005 QUORUM SENSING: Cell-to-Cell Communication in Bacteria https://t.co/jUE9Cz0zDM https://t.co/v5OqgapCR4

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dan labelle

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The sophistication speaks of intricate DESIGN evolution is hypocritical the ambiguity of piled on years cannot explain something this sophisticated https://t.co/vuiaoZn4nx

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zdroj: https://t.co/VNurAN83xK

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Sakshi Bhava

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@renatrigiorese This process, termed quorum sensing, allows bacteria to monitor the environment for other bacteria and to alter behavior on a population-wide scale in response to changes in the number and/or species present in a community. https://t.co/NdeWqcx5sU

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Dr Mike Ward - @schroedinger99.bsky.social

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@ToriHerridge I think it goes back along way - https://t.co/NCHKxZ0PKS - depending on where you draw the line twixt communication and language :-)

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Calamity Lyme

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Quorum sensing: cell-to-cell communication in bacteria. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/Xcp7PQpPAQ

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Quorum sensing: cell-to-cell communication in bacteria.

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Bacterial Quorum Sensing and Its Role in Gene Regulation

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