Even better, they discovered that lariocidin—named for its knotted, lasso-like chemical structure—has a unique mechanism of ...

To perform this test, microbiologists grow bacteria overnight, place some on a series of petri dishes containing different concentrations of antibiotics, and monitor the bacteria's growth.

There are small petri dishes, there are large petri dishes ... MEGA has revealed that the fittest antibiotic-resistant bacteria may not necessarily grow the fastest. On the oversized plate, “you can ...

It was Alexander Fleming’s serendipitous discovery of penicillin in 1928—mold accidentally contaminated a petri dish in his lab ... the onslaught of modern antibiotics, superbugs are ...

With antibiotic resistance posing an ever-increasing threat to global health, discoveries like this highlight the importance of continued investment in antibiotic research.

If that name sounds familiar, it's because he's the scientist who discovered the antibiotic properties of penicillin. The organization behind these particular artworks is called Petri Dish Picasso ...

Scientists have built a giant petri dish to visualize how bacteria move as they become immune to drugs. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

Make sure to wear gloves whenever you handle your petri dishes. They contain the antifungal agent cycloheximide, which is toxic to humans. In addition to wearing gloves, always wash your hands after ...