Flow Cytometry: Revolutionizing Cell Analysis in Modern Science
Flow cytometry is a powerful laboratory technique that allows scientists to analyze and sort cells with remarkable precision. This technology is widely used in immunology, oncology, and molecular biology due to its ability to measure multiple characteristics of individual cells simultaneously. By suspending cells in a fluid stream and passing them through a laser beam, flow cytometry can rapidly gather information about cell size, granularity, and the presence of specific proteins on the cell surface or within the cell.
One of the most significant advantages of flow cytometry is its speed. Traditional cell analysis methods often require lengthy procedures and large sample sizes. In contrast, flow cytometry can evaluate thousands of cells per second, providing statistically robust data in a fraction of the time. This efficiency is particularly useful in clinical laboratories, where timely results are critical for diagnosing diseases and monitoring…