Summary

The invention of BaFixka addresses a fundamental problem in drawing with bacteria—preventing damage to the agar during the application of bacteria. 

A glove box was built at home to allow for drawing without contaminating the agar.

Agar, the growth medium for bacteria, was prepared at home.

Real scientists at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) were met during an informative visit.

Insights were gained into how drawing with bacteria is utilized in actual research to discover new antibiotics.

Bacteria were drawn with both in the laboratory and at home.

An idea emerged to promote science through the medium of bacterial drawing.

A visit to the Slovak Academy of Sciences facilitated meetings with researchers.

A glove box was created to prevent agar contamination while drawing.

Agar was cooked at home in preparation for experiments.

Bacterial drawing took place at home.

Understanding was developed regarding the use of soil bacteria in research.

A website was prepared with results and instructions, enabling anyone to conduct this experiment.

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