Quantitative image analysis of microbial communities with BiofilmQ

Biofilms are microbial communities that represent a highly abundant form of microbial life on Earth. Inside biofilms, phenotypic and genotypic variations occur in three-dimensional space and time; microscopy and quantitative image analysis are therefore crucial for elucidating their functions. Here, we present BiofilmQ-a comprehensive image cytometry software tool for the automated and high-throughput quantification, analysis and visualization of numerous biofilm-internal and whole-biofilm properties in three-dimensional space and time. BiofilmQ is an image cytometry software tool that enables the visualization, quantification and analysis of biofilm properties, providing insights into their structure and function.

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Biofilms are a common form of microbial life on Earth, with phenotypic and genotypic variations occurring in three-dimensional space and time, requiring microscopy and quantitative image analysis for elucidation. BiofilmQ is a comprehensive image cytometry software tool that enables visualization, quantification, and analysis of biofilm properties, providing insights into their structure and function.