Quorum Sensing

“Quorum Sensing” is a pivotal work in the “Biohybrid Microswimmer” series that delves into the fascinating world of microbial communication, unraveling the science behind quorum sensing and its crucial role in the behavior and cooperation of microorganisms. With a clear focus on biotechnological applications, this book offers insight into the molecular processes that underpin microbial intelligence, shedding light on its potential to revolutionize various scientific fields

Chapters Brief Overview:

Quorum sensing-Introduces the concept of microbial communication, laying the foundation for the study of collective behavior in bacteria

Qrr RNA-Explores the role of Qrr RNA in regulating quorum sensing in bacteria, emphasizing its contribution to microbial adaptation

NAcyl homoserine lactone-Discusses the molecular mechanism behind NAcyl homoserine lactone, a key signaling molecule in quorum sensing

Pseudomonas quinolone signal-Examines the Pseudomonas quinolone signal and its impact on bacterial biofilm formation and pathogenicity

Sribosylhomocysteine lyase-Investigates the enzymatic processes involved in quorum sensing, focusing on Sribosylhomocysteine lyase and its biological implications

Everett Peter Greenberg-Pays tribute to Everett Peter Greenberg’s pioneering work in the study of quorum sensing, highlighting his influence on the field

Proteobiotics-Covers the emerging field of proteobiotics, discussing how proteins interact in the microbial environment to influence behavior

Vibrio harveyi-Delves into the unique quorum sensing mechanisms in Vibrio harveyi, offering insights into marine microbial communication

Autoinducer2-Focuses on Autoinducer2 as a universal signaling molecule in quorum sensing, contributing to interspecies communication

Microbial intelligence-Explores the concept of microbial intelligence, where bacteria exhibit decisionmaking and collective behavior, akin to cognition

Acylhomoserinelactone synthase-Describes the function and importance of acylhomoserinelactone synthase in the biosynthesis of quorumsensing molecules

Cholera autoinducer1-Investigates the role of cholera autoinducer1 in Vibrio cholerae virulence, contributing to its pathogenic mechanisms

Myxococcus-Focuses on the unique behavior of Myxococcus bacteria, which rely on quorum sensing for coordinated group activities like predation and aggregation

Aliivibrio fischeri-Examines Aliivibrio fischeri and its symbiotic relationship with marine organisms, highlighting the role of bioluminescence in quorum sensing

Bioluminescent bacteria-Explores the bioluminescence in bacteria, linking it to quorum sensing and its applications in biotechnology

Autoinducer-Discusses the general role of autoinducers in quorum sensing, highlighting their widespread importance in microbial communication

Lactonase-Investigates lactonases and their ability to degrade quorumsensing molecules, providing insight into microbial regulation and potential therapeutic applications

Bonnie Bassler-Highlights Bonnie Bassler’s groundbreaking work in the field of quorum sensing, emphasizing her contributions to understanding bacterial communication

LuxRtype DNAbinding HTH domain-Focuses on the LuxRtype DNAbinding HTH domain, a crucial protein in the regulation of quorum sensing in bacteria

4,5Dihydroxy2,3pentanedione-Describes the role of 4,5dihydroxy2,3pentanedione in bacterial communication and its potential applications in medical microbiology

Interspecies quorum sensing-Explores interspecies quorum sensing, where different microbial species communicate and coordinate, a key aspect in microbial ecology