What are the differences between forward and side scatter in flow cytometry?

What are the differences between forward and side scatter in flow cytometry?   In flow cytometry, forward scatter (FSC) and side scatter (SSC) are two complementary light-scattering signals used to infer cell properties as cells pass through a laser beam. Key differences: What they measure Forward Scatter (FSC): Correlates with cell size (more precisely, the … Continue reading What are the differences between forward and side scatter in flow cytometry?