Colonies can be enumerated from the picture of the plate using software tools. Experimenters typically take pictures of each plate they need to count and then analyze all the pictures (this can be done with a simple digital camera or even a webcam). Since it takes less than 10 seconds to take a pict Read More

In microbiology,a colony forming unit (CFU, cfu, or Cfu) is a unit for estimating the number of viable microbial cells (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc.) in a sample, capable of multiplying by binary fission under controlled conditions. Use Colony Counting the forming units requires culturing the micr Read More

Probiotics are one of the most popular nutritional supplements on the market. They have been linked to a range of health benefits, including improved gut health and enhanced immune function. Read More