Mass of Bacillus subtilis cell in excess of displaced buffer
| Value | 150 fg Range: ±40 fg |
|---|---|
| Organism | Bacteria Bacillus subtilis |
| Reference | Burg TP, Godin M, Knudsen SM, Shen W, Carlson G, Foster JS, Babcock K, Manalis SR. Weighing of biomolecules, single cells and single nanoparticles in fluid. Nature. 2007 Apr 26 446(7139):1066-9. p.1069 left column 1st paragraphPubMed ID17460669 |
| Method | Suspended microchannel resonator |
| Comments | This is consistent with the distinct sizes of E. coli (0.8×2 µm rod) and B. subtilis (1×2.5 µm rod) and reported mass density values for bacteria. |
| Entered by | Paul Jorgensen |
| ID | 100499 |