Microbiologist Bonnie Bassler wins Royal Society’s Copley Medal
微生物學家邦妮·巴斯勒榮獲皇家學會科普利獎章
更新於: 2026年8月27日 上午01:45
Microbiologist Bonnie Bassler has been awarded the 2026 Royal Society’s Copley Medal, the world’s oldest and most prestigious scientific prize.
微生物學家邦妮·巴斯勒榮獲2026年英國皇家學會科普利獎章，這是世界上歷史最悠久且最具聲望的科學獎項。
Bassler, a professor at Princeton University, is celebrated for her revolutionary discovery of "quorum sensing."
身為普林斯頓大學教授的巴斯勒，以其革命性的「群體感應」發現而聞名。
Her research fundamentally changed our understanding of microbiology by proving that bacteria are not solitary, antisocial organisms.
她的研究證明了細菌並非孤立且反社會的有機體，從而徹底改變了我們對微生物學的理解。
Instead, she demonstrated that they communicate using chemical signals to coordinate collective behavior, much like a multicellular society.
相反地，她證實了細菌會利用化學訊號進行交流，以協調集體行為，這就像一個多細胞社會一樣。
This discovery is not just theoretically significant; it has paved the way for new medical strategies.
這項發現不僅具有理論上的重要性，更為新型醫療策略鋪平了道路。
By "jamming" these bacterial communication signals, scientists are developing novel treatments to combat drug-resistant pathogens, offering a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics.
透過「干擾」這些細菌通訊訊號，科學家們正開發出能對抗抗藥性病原體的新療法，為傳統抗生素提供了一種極具前景的替代方案。
Beyond her scientific accolades, Bassler is a staunch advocate for diversity in STEM.
除了科學成就外，巴斯勒也是STEM領域多元化發展的堅定倡導者。
This latest honor confirms her place among the most influential scientists of our time, bridging the gap between fundamental biological inquiry and vital breakthroughs for human health.
這項最新的殊榮肯定了她在當代最具影響力科學家中的地位，成功連結了基礎生物學探索與人類健康關鍵突破之間的鴻溝。
