Bacterial antibiotic production
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Bacterial antibiotic production
Bacterial antibiotic production. Colony of Streptomyces coelicolor bacteria growing on an agar medium (not seen) in a petri dish. Streptomycetes are filamentous soil bacteria and a valuable source of antibiotics. Over half of Streptomycetes bacteria isolated from soil produce antibiotics. Here, a mature colony of a strain of S. coelicolor has produced the antibiotic undecylprodigiosin (red-pink areas), which has diffused into the surrounding medium. Antibiotic production is associated with differentiation of the bacterial colony into spore-producing structures (the thickened pitted surfaces)
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Agar Anti Biotic Antibacterial Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Colony Drug Drug Development Micro Organism Natural Petri Dish Pharmaceutic Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutics Pharmacological Pharmacology Anti Laboratory Micro Biology Microbiological
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This print showcases the fascinating world of bacterial antibiotic production. In this image, a vibrant colony of Streptomyces coelicolor bacteria thrives on an agar medium within a petri dish. Streptomycetes, filamentous soil bacteria, are highly regarded for their ability to produce antibiotics, with over half of these bacteria isolated from soil exhibiting this remarkable trait. The mature colony depicted here has successfully generated the antibiotic undecylprodigiosin, which is visually represented by striking red-pink areas diffusing into the surrounding medium. This process occurs as the bacterial colony differentiates into spore-producing structures, evident through the thickened and pitted surfaces observed in this photograph. With its implications in natural research and medicine, this image highlights the crucial role that bacteriology plays in pharmaceutical advancements. The intricate details captured serve as a reminder of how microorganisms like Streptomyces coelicolor contribute significantly to drug development and pharmacology in the 21st century. Through its portrayal of colonial microorganisms engaged in antibacterial activities, this print offers viewers a glimpse into the complex world of microbiology. It serves as a testament to both nature's ingenuity and humanity's ongoing quest for medical breakthroughs using these invaluable resources found within our own soils.
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