A matter of density, not quantity
Individual bacterial cells are capable of quorum sensing when confined in small volumes
14-Jul-2009 -
Infections of wounds, pneumonia, etc. in hospitals in particular are often caused by bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Once they reach a certain density, colonies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa produce virulence factors and can enter into a slimy state, a biofilm, which prevents antibiotics from ...
antibiotics
bacteria
cell division
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