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Projtect title : E.coli time manager Abstract:

We control the timing of gene expression by using multiple signaling devices.

To this end,we utilize molecules associated with Quorum sensing, a phenomenon that allows bacteria to communicate with each other.

Our project uses two classes of bacteria: senders and receivers. Senders produce signaling molecules, and Receivers are activated only after a particular concentration of this molecule is reached.

Although different quorum sensing species have slightly different signaling molecules, these molecules are not completely specific to their hosts and cross-species reactivity is observed.

Communication using non-endogenous molecules is less sensitive, and requires a higher signal concentration to take effect. This results in slower activation of receivers.

Project Details

Part 2

The Experiments

Part 3

Results

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