A microbiologist blends science and art to bring biofilms to life. His work, showcased in museums and books, captivates ...

For safety reasons, plates and equipment should be sterilised after use. Bacteria are micro-organisms, and individual cells cannot be seen without a microscope. However, when grown on agar in a ...

Bacteria reproduce at regular intervals. An example might be every 20 minutes. This allows mathematical calculations to be made in order to predict how many bacteria will be present in a given ...