Publisher's Synopsis
Seven articles describe recent progress in technique for rapid instrumental characterization of microorganisms. Each article outlines a specific method that has proved useful, especially for bacteria and viruses, gives a brief account of its history, notes recent progress, and critically examines potential for biodetection.;Promising methods, such as flow cytometry and mass spectrometry, are given special attention, as is the detection of bacteria by means of fluorescence. Simple tests, for example those involving electrical impedance, are discussed. Also discussed are techniques for detection by bio- and chemiluminescence and Raman spectroscopy.
