How bacteria achieve a “quorum”

Bacteria utilize quorum sensing to coordinate collective behavior, a process that allows them to communicate and respond as a unified group. This fascinating mechanism plays a crucial role in their survival and adaptation in diverse environments.

How bacteria achieve a “quorum” to coordinate collective behavior (Illustration by E. Paul Oberlander and Katherine Joyce, WHOI, © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

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