FACS (Fluorescence-activated cell sorting)

Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) is a laboratory technique used to separate specific cells from a mixture. It works by tagging cells with fluorescent markers that identify their type or characteristics. The sample is then passed through a specialized instrument that uses lasers to detect the fluorescent signals. Based on these signals, the machine sorts and collects individual cells of interest into separate containers. FACS enables researchers to analyze and isolate specific cell populations quickly and accurately, facilitating studies in immunology, cancer research, and other biomedical fields.