then culture the samples on bacterial growth media. “Students are always in shock about the amount and different types of bacteria that grow on the petri dishes,” Scoffield said. “While a person’s ...

The molecule was found in soil samples collected from a laboratory technician’s garden. The discovery shows that “there is ...

Researchers found examples of a previously unknown antibiotic molecule in soil samples collected from a colleague's garden.

Keeping work surfaces clean during meat processing is a challenge. Bacteria from meat can attach, grow, and build up to create a biofilm that is difficult to remove, even on stainless steel ...

she needed to include oleic acid in the culture medium. Further, Zhu discovered that oleic acid inhibited growth of L. iners ...

A technique for integrating plant growth-promoting bacteria and agrochemicals for agricultural applications has been ...

The purpose of this practical is to investigate the effect of antiseptics or antibiotics on bacterial growth using agar plates and measuring zones of inhibition. This allows the selected bacteria ...

Researchers have successfully demonstrated a technique for encapsulating bacteria, which can subsequently be preserved and applied to plants to promote their growth and protect them from pests and ...