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Clinical Infectious Diseases
Research on clinical infectious diseases discussed by scientists at University of Virginia
November 4th, 2008
"Cell communication in bacteria occurs through a vernacular of small diffusible chemical signals that impact gene regulation during times of high cell density. This form of intercellular signaling, known as quorum sensing, optimizes the metabolic and behavioral activities of a community of bacteria for life in close quarters," scientists in the United States report. "Quorum sensing is best characterized as a means of communication within a bacterial species, whereas competitive or cooperative signaling can occur between groups of bacteria or between bacteria and the host. These systems are often integrated into complex, multilayered signal transduction networks that...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-04)
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