Quote by: Bonnie Bassler

All these bacteria that coat our skin and live in our intestines, they fend off bad bacteria. They protect us. And you can't even digest your food without the bacteria that are in your gut. They have enzymes and proteins that allow you to metabolize foods you eat.


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Author Bio


  • NameBonnie Bassler
  • DescriptionAmerican molecular biologist
  • Born1962
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionMolecular Biologist
  • AwardsMacArthur Fellows Program; L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards For Women In Science