Bonnie Bassler

An alternative mode of bacterial quorum sensing?

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Out of the Books Aug 22, 2017 Schoolchildren in Turkey will no longer be learning about evolution, NPR reports. Israeli Middle Schools School to Include Theory of Evolution Submitted by jvkohl_2055414 2014 https://www.educationnews.org/international-uk/israeli-middle-schools-school-to-include-theory-of-evolution/ …learning about evolution is not the primary function of the decision, but rather to use it as a building block for students to … An alternative mode of bacterial quorum sensing?

Survivors of RNA-mediated terrorism

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In Darwin’s Radio and Darwin’s Children, Greg Bear predicted there would be ecologically adapted survivors of the forthcoming viral apocalypse.  Could his “raw insight” help to save you, or help to save any of your loved ones who are not already dead? Or, is it too late for us all? See: “The Darwin Code: Intelligent … Survivors of RNA-mediated terrorism

Energy-dependent biodiversity (3)

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Higher Abundance of Bacteria than of Viruses in Deep Mediterranean Sediments Conclusion: Results obtained in this study suggest that the number of viruses in deep-sea sediments might be dependent upon complex interactions with both abiotic factors (such as pressure, physical disturbance, and redox conditions) and biotic factors, including bacterial metabolic state and virus supply from … Energy-dependent biodiversity (3)