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To: koan who wrote (292277)	2/24/2016 4:35:20 PM
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Bacteria learn from each other, why not dolphins? Bacteria communicate to help each other resist antibiotics Date:July 4, 2013 Source:University of Western Ontario Summary:New research unravels a novel means of communication that allows bacteria such as Burkholderia cenocepacia (B. cenocepacia) to resist antibiotic treatment. B. cenocepacia is an environmental bacterium that causes devastating infections in patients with cystic fibrosis. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130704095130.htm Also, cf this TED talk on bacteria: https://www.ted.com/talks/bonnie_bassler_on_how_bacteria_communicate?language=en Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry — and our understanding of ourselves. Interactive transcript Bonnie Bassler Molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler studies how bacteria can communicate with one another, through chemical signals, to act as a unit. Her work could pave the way for new, more potent medicine. Full bio