Skills Series

Series 1: Identifying Bacteria

Developed in partnership with researchers at the University of Aberdeen, the first of our Skills Series covers the basics of identifying bacteria in microbiology and probiotic research.

Part 1: Colony Forming Units

In part one, we cover Colony Forming Units (CFUs) and other key terms.

Part 2: Bacterial Taxonomy

In part two, we look at how bacteria are classified.

Part 3: Taxonomy Name Change

In part three, we explore the recent name change to the genus Lactobacillus, and what this means for HCPs, probiotic research and consumers.

Part 4: The Microbiota

In part four, we look at the numbers, identification and function of bacteria of the gut microbiota.