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The Secret Social Lives of Bacteria Did you know our bodies are home to trillions of bacteria — and, just like us, they have complex social lives? Which bacteria are loners, who thrives in a crowd, and who cheats or backstabs? Could there really be a microbial version of The Godfather? In this episode, Sally Le Page explores these bacterial dramas: how cooperation, selfishness, and backstabbing can influence health, disease, and the environment. How can understanding these social dynamics help scientists develop new medicines or innovative ways to clean up our world? Tune in to discover the fascinating, sometimes surprising, social life of microbes! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZRdEGCF