Microalgae extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are complex high-molecular-weight
polymers and the physicochemical properties of EPS strongly affect the core features of …

The still poorly explored world of microbial functioning is about to be uncovered by a
combined application of old and new technologies. Bacteria, especially, are still in the dark …

Antimicrobial resistance threatens the viability of modern medicine, which is largely
dependent on the successful prevention and treatment of bacterial infections. Unfortunately …

Synergistic phototherapy stands for superior treatment prospects than a single
phototherapeutic modality. However, the combined photosensitizers often suffer from …

Abstract SD COX, CM MANN, JL MARKHAM, HC BELL, JE GUSTAFSON, JR
WARMINGTON and SG WYLLIE. 2000. The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) …

Flow cytometry (FC) is a powerful technique for the rapid analysis of single cells in a mixture,
by means of light-scattering and fluorescence measurements. In biotechnology, the power of …

For many years, a small but dedicated group of scientists have been using flow cytometry for
the evaluation of marine microorganisms. One of these scientists now provides us with a …

A wide diversity of fluorescent probes is currently available to assess the physiological state
of microorganisms. The recent development of techniques such as solid-phase cytometry …

For years scientists viewed the deep sea as calm, quiet, and undisturbed, with marine
species existing in an ecologically stable and uniform environment. Recent discoveries have …

Viability assessment of microorganisms is relevant for a wide variety of applications in
industry, including evaluation of inactivation treatments and quality assessment of starter …