Microbial Art

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EMB
Through all the [gram]negative blows UAF has been taking recently, remember that there is always room for beauty and creativity.
Because EMB is selective for gram-negative species, I used 2 different gram negative strains to create the UAF-EMB plate. EMB  is also  a differential medium,  sucrose within the EMB allows for fermentation leading to a color change in the eosin dye. Both strains were fermenters, and therefore produced a red (species produced less acid) and black coloration. I used 2 different species in order to have varying color throughout the plate.

I wanted this plate to illustrate the awesome concepts we get to explore here at UAF through our science programs. We obviously need greater awareness.

TSA
Sunny side up

I really just wanted to make a cool, sun/mandala-type design with the TSA plate… My goal was to incorporate many colors… especially bright colors

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I have always loved the intricacies of the human body. More recently I have developed an interest in the interactions between the body and its microbiome. I am graduating Spring 2018 with a BS in Biological Science with a concentration in Physiology; I plan on taking next year off to work in some labs and to travel, after which I will go to med school to become some kind of doctor.