by Microbiologics | Nov 6, 2025 | Contests
Every fall, we invite scientists around the world to turn their inoculating loops into paintbrushes (figuratively, of course) and let their creativity run wild. This year’s Creepy Cultures entries were nothing short of spectacular. From glowing ghosts to microscopic...
by Microbiologics | Oct 3, 2025 | Contests
This October, the petri dish becomes your canvas. Creepy Cultures, our annual Halloween-themed agar art contest, is now open for entries. It is your chance to combine scientific skill with creativity and bring a little fright into the lab. Each year, microbiologists...
by Microbiologics | Dec 4, 2024 | News
Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite microbiologist? We’ve hand-picked these 10 unique gift ideas that celebrate your loved one’s profession. 1. “What Doesn’t Kill You” Badge Reel A badge reel for microbiologists! This fun design reads, “What...
by Microbiologics | Nov 6, 2024 | Contests
The Results Are In! Our annual Creepy Cultures Agar Art Contest brought out incredible creativity this year, with microbiologists from across the field submitting hauntingly detailed designs. We were amazed by the talent behind entries like “Medusa,”...
by Microbiologics | Oct 2, 2024 | Contests
Forget pumpkin carving—it’s time to carve out your masterpiece in the lab! If petri dishes and pipettes are your tools of choice, then Microbiologics’ annual Creepy Cultures agar art contest is your time to shine (or glow, or crawl…). Every October, we invite...
by Microbiologics | Nov 2, 2023 | Contests
Thank you for another amazing year of Creepy Cultures submissions! We were aghast by all your spooky submissions with everything from Gengar and Count Chocula, to Wednesday Addams and the Flying Dutchman. Voting was harder than ever, but the results are in....