Scientists Create Art With Bacteria

Scientists grew bacteria in petri dishes to make art in a contest to change the way people look at those tiny, unappealing organisms. By spreading different bacteria in specific patterns shapes and colors emerge in the dish. These works of art are positively infectious!
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    Cell to Cell, the People's Choice Winner

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    via CNN
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    A Farmhouse and Fields

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    via CNN
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    Purple Flowers Created by Lactis, a Probiotic Used in Foods

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    via CNN
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    "Nuerons", the First Place Winner Took Two Days to Form

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    via CNN
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    A Bacterial "Starry Night"

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    via CNN
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    Even Geometric Shapes Are Possible

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    via CNN
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    This Colorful Snowflake Was Inspired by the Christmas Season

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    via CNN
    We know what these scientists are hanging on their trees from now on.

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