SnapShot: Bacterial Quorum Sensing. Author Michaela Eickhoff, Bonnie Bassler Publication Year 2018 Type Journal Article Abstract Quorum sensing (QS) is a chemical communication process that bacteria use to orchestrate group behaviors. QS involves the production, release, and population-wide detection of signaling molecules called autoinducers. QS-controlled behaviors are unproductive when undertaken by a single bacterium but become effective when performed by the group. This SnapShot highlights model QS circuits, the molecules used for communication, QS-controlled behaviors, and exciting future challenges. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF. Keywords Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial, Quorum Sensing, Bacterial Proteins, Models, Biological, Signal Transduction, Protein Binding, Bacteria Journal Cell Volume 174 Issue 5 Pages 1328-1328.e1 Date Published 2018 Aug 23 ISSN Number 1097-4172 DOI 10.1016/j.cell.2018.08.003 Alternate Journal Cell PMID 30142348 PubMedGoogle ScholarBibTeXEndNote X3 XML