When Germs Talk, Maybe Humans Can Answer
My latest Prototype column in the NYT. It looks at the social networks of bacteria, which is fascinating to think about. But it also provides an excellent example of how long it can take an idea to become commonplace.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/business/yourmoney/25proto.html
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