Agar Plate Collection

Bacteria research
MODEL RELEASED. Bacteria research. Researcher holding an empty petri dish in front of other dishes containing cultured bacteria (dots)

Petri dish and pipette F008 / 2113
Petri dish and pipette

Hand bacteria C014 / 4839
Hand bacteria. Colony of bacteria that have grown where a hand was pressed onto an agar plate

Antibiotic sensitivity test C016 / 2307
Antibiotic sensitivity test. Antibiotic discs placed on a bacterial culture. This test shows the effectiveness of different antibiotics against the bacterium

E. coli culture
MODEL RELEASED. E. coli culture. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of Escherichia coli bacteria. E. coli bacteria are normal inhabitants of the gut

Pseudomonas culture
MODEL RELEASED. Pseudomonas culture. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. This bacteria are normal inhabitants of the human intestine

E. coli food poisoning
MODEL RELEASED. E. coli food poisoning. Composite image of a microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of Escherichia coli bacteria and a sandwich. E

Campylobacter food poisoning
MODEL RELEASED. Campylobacter food poisoning. Composite image of a microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of Campylobacter sp. bacteria and cooked chicken. Campylobacter sp

Bacillus cereus food poisoning
MODEL RELEASED. Bacillus cereus food poisoning. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of B. cereus bacteria in one hand and a sample of reheated rice in the other. B

Bacillus cereus culture
MODEL RELEASED. Bacillus cereus culture. Microbiologist holding a petri dish containing a culture of B. cereus bacteria. B

View of a petri dish with bacterial cultures

Technician with bacterial cultures in petri dishes
MODEL RELEASED. Bacterial cultures. Masked techni- cian holding two petri dishes containing bacterial cultures in gloved hands

Stack of petri dishes with bacterial cultures
Bacterial cultures. View of a stack of petri dishes containing bacterial cultures. These petri dishes are filled with different coloured agar nutrient media on which bacteria are grown

Petri dishes containing bacterial cultures
Bacterial culture. View of petri dishes containing bacterial cultures. These petri dishes are filled with different coloured agar nutrient media on which bacteria are grown

Close-up of petri dishes with bacterial cultures
Bacterial culture. Close-up of petri dishes containing bacterial cultures. These petri dishes are filled with different coloured agar nutrient media on which bacteria are grown

Petri dish bacterial culture being placed in stack
MODEL RELEASED. Bacterial cultures. Gloved hand places a petri dish with a bacterial culture back onto a petri dish stack

Cultured E. coli and Enterococcus bacteria
MODEL RELEASED. Hand of a technician holds a petri dish containing agar on which red colonies of Escherichia coli (E.coli)

Petri dish culture of E. coli bacteria
MODEL RELEASED. Hand of a technician holds a petri dish containing agar on which black colonies of Escherishia coli (E.coli) bacteria are being cultured in a laboratory. E

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"Unlocking the Microbial World: Exploring Bacteria Research on Agar Plates" In the realm of bacteria research, agar plates serve as a crucial tool for scientists to unravel the mysteries of microbial life. These Petri dishes, accompanied by pipettes F008 / 2113, hold immense potential in understanding various aspects of our world. One fascinating application lies in studying hand bacteria C014 / 4839. By swabbing hands and transferring samples onto agar plates, researchers can identify different types of bacteria present and gain insights into hygiene practices or disease transmission. Another significant use is the antibiotic sensitivity test C016 / 2307. Here, scientists expose bacterial cultures to different antibiotics on agar plates to determine which drugs effectively combat infections. This method aids in developing targeted treatments against drug-resistant strains. E. coli culture is another area where agar plates play a vital role. E. coli food poisoning caused by contaminated food can be detected through culturing samples on these plates. Similarly, Pseudomonas culture helps identify this bacterium responsible for certain infections like pneumonia or urinary tract infections. Campylobacter and Bacillus cereus food poisonings are also investigated using agar plate techniques. By isolating these pathogens from contaminated foods onto Petri dishes, researchers can pinpoint their presence and devise preventive measures to ensure food safety. Moreover, testing sputum for lung diseases becomes possible with agar plates. Cultivating sputum samples allows identification of harmful bacteria causing respiratory illnesses such as tuberculosis or pneumonia – aiding early diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans. Agar plates have revolutionized bacterial research by providing a solid foundation for scientific exploration into diverse fields ranging from healthcare to environmental studies. As we delve deeper into this microscopic world using these powerful tools, we inch closer towards better understanding and combating infectious diseases that impact human health globally.