Infrared signals of microorganisms are highly specific fingerprint-like patterns that can be used for probing the identity of microorganisms. The simplicity and versatility of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) makes it a versatile technique for rapid differentiation, classification, identification and large-scale screening at the subspecies level.
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Naumann, D., Helm, D. & Labischinski, H. Microbiological characterizations by FT-IR spectroscopy. Nature 351, 81–82 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1038/351081a0
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