The genius of bacteria: Scientists develop IQ test to assess and outsmart bacteria's 'social intelligence'

Monday, January 24, 2011 - 11:31 in Mathematics & Economics

IQ scores are used to assess the intelligence of human beings. Now Tel Aviv University has developed a "Social-IQ score" for bacteria ― and it may lead to new antibiotics and powerful bacteria-based "green" pesticides for the agricultural industry.

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