The NCBE provides a small number of items for practical microbiology.
MICROBIAL CULTURES
The NCBE provides a limited range of cultures on slopes, generally for use with practical protocols that the Centre has devised. Read more...
OYSTER MUSHROOM CULTURE
Grow oyster mushrooms on toilet rolls (or ‘bathroom stationery’ as we like to call it here). Great for primary school investigations. Read more...
BIOREACTOR
This bioreactor (fermenter) can be used to cultivate small volumes of liquid cultures. Read more...
BUBBLE COUNTER
The bubble counter is used to monitor fermentation by counting bubbles of gas generated by a yeast culture. Read more...
BACTERIAL TRANSFORMATION KIT
A safe practical demonstration of genetic modification, with scope for open-ended investigations. Includes a linked role-play, allowing students to examine some of the safety, ethical and environmental issues associated with such work. The first European transformation kit designed especially for educational use. Read more...
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