What did that bacterium say?

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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Science, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences

4.3 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2010

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Bacterial life is one of the most hardy life forms on Earth. But the impressive talents of bacteria aren't limited to durability. Tune in to learn more about the strange bacterial ability to sense quorums and communicate with other bacteria.

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