All Discussions Tagged 'Slime' - The Slime Mould Collective2024-03-29T05:23:26Zhttps://slimoco.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Slime&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNeed Slime Moldtag:slimoco.ning.com,2015-09-30:3917201:Topic:264042015-09-30T12:10:35.249ZLinnea Våglundhttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/LinneaVaaglund
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<p>I am a designer in Sweden in need of Slime Mold, do you have any idea where I could order or could someone here send it to me?</p>
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<p>Thank you!</p>
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<p>Linnea</p>
<p>Hi!</p>
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<p>I am a designer in Sweden in need of Slime Mold, do you have any idea where I could order or could someone here send it to me?</p>
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<p>Thank you!</p>
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<p>Linnea</p> How to ward off bacterial infection in slime mould culturestag:slimoco.ning.com,2015-03-20:3917201:Topic:232252015-03-20T16:09:25.983ZRyan Teh Han Ronghttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/RyanTehHanRong
<p>Hey Guys! I used to have this massive problem of infections where my slime mould cultures would repeatedly get infected very quickly and from the original oats in which I placed them. As a result, I have tried different methods to ensure efficient growth without bacterial infection and I'd love to share my learning experiences with you guys!! :)</p>
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<p>First of all, the most vital thing is to either use a clean sterile area to work in or an area which is close to a bunsen burner…</p>
<p>Hey Guys! I used to have this massive problem of infections where my slime mould cultures would repeatedly get infected very quickly and from the original oats in which I placed them. As a result, I have tried different methods to ensure efficient growth without bacterial infection and I'd love to share my learning experiences with you guys!! :)</p>
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<p>First of all, the most vital thing is to either use a clean sterile area to work in or an area which is close to a bunsen burner which is left on throughout experimentation. </p>
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<p>Secondly, it is important to flame equipment such as forceps, scalpels etc before using them to ensure that they are free of any residual bacteria.</p>
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<p>Thirdly, oats that are to be used should also be soaked in ethanol if they are not immediately from a newly opened pack of oats. (Note that oats should also be raw rolled oats, preferably organic as I have found them to grow better) Soak the oats in ethanol solution for about 1 to 2 minutes before removing the oats and leaving them to dry on a sterilised tile near the bunsen burner. Leave these oats to dry for about 15 minutes and ensure that they are completely dry by attempting to set alight a piece of oat. If it sets alight immediately, it is likely still saturated with ethanol and I suggest leaving the oats out for longer to dry off. </p>
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<p>Lastly, if clean sterile distilled water is not readily available, a way to sterilise the water used is either to boil or autoclave the water. Also, pipettes ought to be rinsed out at least once before use. </p>
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<p>That's all the tips I have for this. Hope they helped. :) Feel free to leave any comments on any other ways of stopping those pesky bacterial infections. </p>
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<p>Ryan :)</p> The effect of metal concentrations on the growth and ultrastructure of Physarum Polycephalumtag:slimoco.ning.com,2015-03-10:3917201:Topic:231322015-03-10T11:17:16.523ZRyan Teh Han Ronghttps://slimoco.ning.com/profile/RyanTehHanRong
<p>I've been doing a few experiments on these wonderful organisms with regards to various </p>
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<p>I am intending to do an experiment using the below solutions at concentrations of 0.1M, 0.08M, 0.06M, 0.04M and 0.02M. </p>
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<p>Has anyone any comments and useful tips / comments on my experiment procedure?</p>
<p>They'd be greatly appreciated!!!</p>
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<p>The picture attached is how I am setting up each petri-dish and I drip solutions on each corner of the petri=dish and swirl…</p>
<p>I've been doing a few experiments on these wonderful organisms with regards to various </p>
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<p>I am intending to do an experiment using the below solutions at concentrations of 0.1M, 0.08M, 0.06M, 0.04M and 0.02M. </p>
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<p>Has anyone any comments and useful tips / comments on my experiment procedure?</p>
<p>They'd be greatly appreciated!!!</p>
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<p>The picture attached is how I am setting up each petri-dish and I drip solutions on each corner of the petri=dish and swirl around to spread evenly. I then leave the slime mould in the right conditions for 3 days and calculate the area covered by the slime mould at the end of the 3 days. </p>
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<p>Attached are my results. However, I am quizzical as to how exactly to interpret my results as they seem to show a bell curve, biased in the direction of 0.04M of Lead Nitrate. Does this indicate that my slime mould grows better in 0.04M of Lead Nitrate Solution, even more so than water? And if so, does anyone here know why this might be so? Please help.</p>
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<p>Thank you :)</p>
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