Modern microscopy in biofilm research: confocal microscopy and other approaches

Authors
Palmer, RJ Sternberg, C
Citation
Rj. Palmer et C. Sternberg, Modern microscopy in biofilm research: confocal microscopy and other approaches, CURR OPIN B, 10(3), 1999, pp. 263-268
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
09581669 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
263 - 268
Database
ISI
SICI code
0958-1669(199906)10:3<263:MMIBRC>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
Microscopy is the only technique whereby bacterial biofilms can be studied at the single-cell level in situ. Our understanding of biofilm structure, p hysiology and control hinges on the application of confocal scanning laser microscopy and other advanced microscopic techniques. Gene expression in fo ur dimensions (x,y,z,t), interspecies interactions, and the role of exopoly mer are being defined.