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Bonnie Bassler
Bonnie Bassler

Bonnie Bassler is a renowned molecular biologist born in the United States in 1962. Her research in the field of microbial communication has achieved groundbreaking progress, particularly in the area of bacterial quorum sensing. Professor Bassler holds a faculty position at Princeton University and has been recognized with numerous honors for her contributions to the understanding of microbial communication mechanisms. more

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