Quorum Sensing in Long Channels (VIDEO) Princeton University This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption The flow of fluid washes quorum-sensing molecules away from the cells where they were produced and then deposits them downstream, potentially enabling long-distance communication between cells. Researchers tested this idea by looking at quorum sensing at downstream distances of 50, 240, 260, 280 and 300 millimeters. They found quorum sensing (yellow) increased with distance from the original cells. Credit Video courtesy of Minyoung Kevin Kim et al., Princeton University Usage Restrictions Use credit: Video courtesy of Minyoung Kevin Kim et al., Princeton University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.