Microbial biopsy data

The data is obtained by flow cytometry after DAPI and Syto9-PI staining for biopsy project.

The biopsy technique uncovered significant heterogeneity among the cells within bacterial colonies, identifying differences in cell cycle stages, the proportion of living and dead cells, and the abundance of spore types. Cells from different biopsy sites displayed distinct physiological states, revealing that colony structure is far more complex than previously understood. The technique's precision depends on the biopsy tool size, dye equilibration, and cell handling, underscoring the importance of method calibration. The biopsy method, combined with cytometric fingerprinting, provided insights within only 15 to 45 minutes and is universally applicable.