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Bacterial conjugation
Bacterial conjugation is the transfer of genetic material between bacteria through direct cell-to-cell contact, or through a bridge-like connection between the two cells.[1] Discovered in 1946 by Joshua Lederberg and Edward Tatum,[2] conjugation is a mechanism of horizontal gene transfer—as are transformation and transduction—although these mechanisms do not involve cell-to-cell contact.[3]
Mae-Wan Ho
Mae-Wan Ho (b. 12 November 1941, Hong Kong; UK citizen) is a geneticist [1][2][3][4] known for her critical views on genetic engineering.[5] Ho has authored or co-authored a number of publications, including 10 books, such as The Rainbow and the Worm, the Physics of Organisms (1993, 1998), Genetic Engineering: Dream or Nightmare?
Quorum Sensing: Exactly How Bacteria Kills You
They start growing in numbers and they count themselves with these hormonal molecules (vibrio fischeri) and they recognize when they are in sufficient numbers to take you out. At this momemnt they understand collectively that if all the bacterial launch their virulence together they will be successful in overcoming an enormous host.
