Culturing Collection

Microbiology caricature, 19th century
Microbiology caricature. The researcher is handling jars labelled as bacterial cultures, while the magnified view at left shows a caricatured appearance of microbes as seen under a microscope

Meat culture growth, conceptual artwork
Meat culture growth. Conceptual artwork of meat products being grown on plants, representing the cultivation of meat in a laboratory

Culture in Petri dish, illustration C018 / 0898
Microbial culture in a Petri dish, illustration

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3112
Carbon dioxide incubator. Cell cultures inside a carbon dioxide incubator

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3108
Carbon dioxide incubator. Close-up of the control panel on the outside of a carbon dioxide incubator used for cell culture

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3111
Carbon dioxide incubator. Cell cultures inside a carbon dioxide incubator

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3110
Carbon dioxide incubator. Cell cultures inside a carbon dioxide incubator

Carbon dioxide incubator C016 / 3109
Carbon dioxide incubator. Close-up of the pressure gauges and regulator on a carbon dioxide cylinder that supplies a carbon dioxide incubator used for cell culture

Cultures on petri dishes
Bacterial cultures on petri dishes. Computer artwork of bacteria growing on petri dishes

Agar filling machine
MODEL RELEASED. Agar filling machine. Technician lifts filled petri dishes from an agar machine. Empty petri dishes are at upper left. Agar is a nutrient medium upon which bacteria can be grown

Fungal infections, Artwork. Colonies of fungi on a petri dish with examples of fungal skin infections. In the background are fungal hyphae (filaments)

Cell culture research. Researcher using a light microscope to analyse cultured cells growing in a petri dish. These cells are growing in basal medium, an agar-based substance that contains nutrients

Cell culture research, centrifuge
MODEL RELEASED. Cell culture research. Researcher placing a cell culture sample in a centrifuge. This will be used to spin the sample and separate out the liquid and solid components

Cell culture research, electronics
Cell culture research. Pipette being used to add cultured cells (pink liquid) to a microchip that is connected to an electrical circuit with crocodile clips

Cell culture research, fume cupboard
MODEL RELEASED. Cell culture research. Researcher using a pipette to handle a cell culture (pink). The pink liquid is a nutrient medium in which cells can be grown

Vaccine production
DNA vaccine production. Technician checking the quality of a sample of recombinant hepatitis B vaccine. Traditional hepatitis vaccine contains the full virus

Preparing a culture, historical artwork
Preparing a culture. 1838 artwork by the naturalist Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg of a precursor to todays Petri dish, showing how to prepare a bacterial culture by swabbing the culture medium with a

Cell cultures in petri dishes

MRSA. Computer artwork displaying the term MRSA, with each letter in a petri-dish containing culture that is growing MRSA bacteria. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Bacterial culture. Petri dish containing bacterial cultures (red). The bacteria are grown on agar jelly (beige), which provides all the nutrients needed by bacteria for growth

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In the fascinating world of microbiology, a 19th-century caricature depicts the intricate process of culturing. With meticulous attention to detail, this artwork showcases the growth of meat culture in a conceptual masterpiece. A captivating illustration labeled C018 / 0898 reveals an enchanting Petri dish filled with various cultures, representing the diverse realms of scientific exploration. This visual representation symbolizes the essence of biological research and its profound impact on our understanding of life. Stepping into a laboratory setting, we encounter carbon dioxide incubators captured in images C016 / 3112, C016 / 3108, C016 / 3111, C016 / 3110, and C016 / 3109. These sophisticated devices provide an optimal environment for cultivating delicate organisms by maintaining precise temperature and gas conditions. Within these controlled chambers lies the key to unlocking hidden secrets - bacterial cultures thrive under careful observation. The diligent scientist diligently tends to these microscopic communities as they multiply and evolve. Through culturing techniques like these, scientists delve deep into nature's mysteries while unraveling new possibilities for medical advancements and environmental solutions. Culturing offers us a glimpse into unseen worlds that hold immense potential for shaping our future. As we embark on this journey through time-honored practices and cutting-edge technology alike, let us appreciate how culturing has paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries that continue to revolutionize our understanding of life itself.