Book chapter
Bacterial gangs: United and strong by means of quorum sensing
Microorganisms can effectively communicate with each other. They share information about their community size (quorum), and thereby their nutrient requirement, then take appropriate action such as moving away. They use signalling molecules to coordinate their behaviour. These compounds, like similar molecules in humans, are called pheromones.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2017 |
Edition: | 1 |
Pages: | 71-73 |
ISBN: | 9081664441 and 9789081664448 |
Types: | Book chapter |
ORCIDs: | Kovács, Ákos T. |