😱😱Agar agar is a gelatinous substance that originates from the cell walls of certain red algae species, predominantly Gelidium and Gracilaria. It has been used for centuries in Asian cuisine and is recognized for its ability to solidify liquids into gels. Here’s a more detailed explanation: 1. Composition and Source: Source: Agar agar is extracted from red algae, which are marine plants found in abundance along the coasts of several countries, especially in Southeast Asia. Composition: It is p

Step inside the creative process with Agar Art 2015 winners Maria Peñil Cobo, Mixed Media Artist, and Mehmet Berkmen, PhD, Staff Scientist at New England Biolabs. During their multi-year collaboration, Maria and Memo have created astonishing works of art using living microbes. Find out how they meld science and art with this behind-the-scenes how-to video guide. Inspired? Submit your own agar art to ASM’s Agar Art 2017 contest through April 27, 2017 - http://www.asm.org/index.php/public-outreach