Participants at the Agar Art contest have many colors to choose from for their designs. The bacteria would then produce pigments after about 2 days. (Lillian Ercanbrack) Participants were ...

For vegans looking for a replacement that can offer an animal-free substitute for eggs in baking recipes, agar comes to the rescue. Sticky egg whites help bind ingredients together like glue, and ...

With the help of some students, science presenter Jon Chase investigates the growth of bacteria on agar plates. The students swab some of their personal possessions, including earrings and mobile ...

It is derived from Penicillium fungi, shown here growing on an agar plate. Many new types of ... are fighting a losing battle against resistant bacteria, which may ultimately lead to people ...