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The Marriage of Art and Science, "Bacteriography."
It’s often been thought art and science are opposing disciplines, yet Bacteriography by Zachary Copfer has proven the opposite. Using a creative and unusual technique, the former microbiologist who recently turned visual artist has been developing photos in bacteria.
Except for some major changes in material, Bacteriography follows a process very similar to traditional photo developing. In place of light sensitive photographic paper and exposing it to light, he uses genetically altered E coli in a petri dish, exposing it to short-wavelength ultraviolet radiation. Once the bacterial growth (the image) is satisfactory, the bacteriograph is refrigerated before it undergoes another round of radiation to kill any microbes. Then it is sealed with a layer of acrylic. After stopping the reaction—much like you would the development of film—he uses the plates to print photos. Pretty genius, really.
Check out Copfer’s bacteriographs over at his website, including the especially impressive series called “My Favorite Scientists.”
View the step-by-step process.
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The RCS air sampler delivers reliable reproducible results for applications assessing the quality of ambient air. Sampler operates on impaction principle, drawing airborne microorganisms onto an agar media strip for later incubation and analysis. Rugged housing is chrome-plated brass with autoclavable, aluminum impeller blade and drum.
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- Five preset sampling volumes of 20, 40, 80, 160 and 320L – 0.5, 1, 2, 4 or 8 minutes – with a sampling accuracy of = 2%
- Autoclavable head and fan
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- Used with standardized and ready-to-use media or pour your own
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DECEMBER 2012
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Since recent Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey, the need is greater than ever to donate to food banks across the area. The employees of Weber Scientific are continuing the tradition with the annual Holiday Food Drive. This year our goal is to top last years record donation of 170 lbs. of non-perishable food items. Food collected will be donated to Grafton House/Hamilton Recreation, to help needy families in the Hamilton area.
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