Bacteria Make Synchronized Waves of Fluorescence
Synchronizing bacterial clocks – through manipulation of their quorum sensing – as detected by producing a fluorescence signal, has some stunning results that visually resembles more art than science.
By synchronising our clocks, we can coordinate our activities with people around the world. Now, scientists have engineered bacteria to synchronise their molecular timekeepers, creating the stunning fluorescent waves you see in this video. Hear more about synthetic biology on the Nature Podcast or read the original research here.
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