Bacteria - Living Material
Live specimens are used for a wide variety of studies including studying the physiological effects of drugs on a specimen’s heartbeat and temperature on metabolism, the locomotion of microscopic organisms, and studying plant respiration, photosynthesis, plosmolysis, and more. Algal cultures form colonies of cells that are extremely easy to visualize for better understanding of cell walls and plastids, and many live specimens reproduce rapidly for quick turnover between successive tests.
Ward's® Hemolysis Set
Hemolysis, the rupture of red blood cells, is induced by certain species of streptococcal bacteria that produce extracellular hemolysin. Observe this phenomenon with this set of 3 non-pathogenic species
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Ward's® Live Escherichia coli Conjugation Strains
Two strains of Escherichia coli (donor and host) with complementary sensitivities to Ampicillin and Streptomycin. Watch them trade traits via conjugation.
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Ward's® Live Proteus vulgaris Culture - PATHOGEN
Isolated from human urinary tract and wound infections, this organism is identifiable by its characteristic putrefactive odor.
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Ward's® Luminescent Bacteria Set
Fascinate students with some of the simplest light-producing organisms
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Fischerella (Stigonema)
Freshwater. Filamentous. True branching, dimorphic structure. Basic culture solution.
Shipped in a form that provides the best quality specimen. Most are supplied in 16 x 125 mm tubes, 2 oz. jars, or 8 oz. jars..
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Gloeotrichia
Freshwater. Filamentous. Trichomes radiating from basil heterocysts. Basic culture solution.
Shipped in a form that provides the best quality specimen. Most are supplied in 16 x 125 mm tubes, 2 oz. jars, or 8 oz. jars.




