Analysis of Interactions in Biofilm Community

Summary of the Interactions in Biofilm Community

In nature, mixtures of bacterial populations always colonize habitats without exception. More and more studies have proven that these mixtures of organisms participate in a wide range of dynamic physical and metabolic interactions, which are critical for the growth and attachment of species, and they also make them more able to survive in hostile environments. These microbial mixtures closely linked by complex interactions are called microbial communities, which usually exist on the surface and are spatially organized as biofilms. The distribution of microbial communities is very broad, including aquatic environments, plant surfaces, soil particles, anaerobic digesters, and human digestive tracts. The result of the interaction between several cells at a time can also produce multiple orders of magnitude, and ultimately affect the macroenvironment, including the health of the host organism.

Figure 1. Ecology of microbial communities

The Analysis Service of Interactions in Biofilm Community Provided by Creative BioMart Microbe

Creative BioMart Microbe recruits a large number of microbiology experts and technicians. Based on our advanced and diversified interaction analysis platform, they can help customers complete the analysis of interactions in biofilm community. We provide the following interactive analysis methods:

• In situ methods: such as fluorescence microscopy and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), can be combined with microsensors for chemical measurement or microautoradiography to measure the absorption of certain substrates by cells.
• Ex situ methods: such as stable isotope probing (SIP), to verify the use of certain substrates by specific microbial groups, including nitrifiers. This method involves a variety of molecular biology techniques (such as PCR, cloning and sequencing) and fingerprint recognition techniques (such as DGGE and T-RFLP)
• Other methods: we offer quantitative (real-time) PCR, microarrays, etc., which contain many oligonucleotide probes attached to a microchip. Suitable for rapid, high-throughput screening and analysis.

As an outstanding microbiological research institution, Creative BioMart Microbe provides high-quality analysis of interactions in biofilm community to help customers research biofilms more efficiently. Our excellent technology platform can realize numerous biofilm technical services, and solve all the difficulties encountered in research for customers.

If you want to know more about this service, please feel free to contact us by phone or email, or you can consult through our inquiry form. We will ensure to provide you with efficient and high-quality experimental outsourcing services.

References

1. Wuertz, S.; et al. Microbial communities and their interactions in biofilm systems: an overview. Water Sci Technol. 2004.
2. Davey, M.E.; O'toole, G.A. Microbial Biofilms: from Ecology to Molecular Genetics. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews. 2001, 64(4).