3 Ways Flow Cytometry Can Be Used To Research Bacteria
By: Tim Bushnell, PhD
The global bacterial biomass has been estimated to be 5x1030, which is significantly higher than plants and animals. We are intimately dependent on bacteria for processing waste, producing vitamin B12, fixing nitrogen and so much more. While some bacteria are known pathogens, most are not. These organisms live in all environments from the soil to hot springs to deep thermal vents.