Quorum sensing in bacteria
Miller MB, Bassler BL · Annual Review of Microbiology 2001
Review
Key finding
Quorum sensing is a widespread, well-characterised mechanism across many bacterial species.
In plain language
A foundational review of how quorum sensing works chemically, across both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
How much weight this carries
Repeatedly demonstrated, with agreement across independent groups.
Cite or read it
Miller MB, Bassler BL (2001). Quorum sensing in bacteria. Annual Review of Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.micro.55.1.165