Measuring Microbial Systems — FISH, SIP, Metagenomics & Multi-Omics Explained | Chapter 19 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms
Measuring Microbial Systems — FISH, SIP, Metagenomics & Multi-Omics Explained | Chapter 19 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms Microbial communities are foundational to Earth's ecosystems, yet much of their activity remains invisible without the right tools. Chapter 19 of Brock Biology of Microorganisms explores the diverse methodologies used to study microbes in their natural environments—linking microbial identity to function at both community and single-cell levels. The chapter integrates traditional culturing with state-of-the-art approaches like stable isotope probing (SIP), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), single-cell genomics, and multi-omics to provide a comprehensive view of microbial ecology. Watch our in-depth video summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for clear, concise, and complete breakdowns of Brock Biology chapters. Culture-Dependent Methods Enrichment Cultures Selective media can be used to grow microbes with specific...