Bioluminescent Bacteria

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canalon 13 years, 4 months ago

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- September 26, 2011 at 11:33 am #15424
  Alessio1
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  Hi there,
  I hope someone can help me. Im a final year architecture student looking to research into bioluminescence and its potential application in lighting and wanted to grow my own bacteria. I am by no means a biologist but I am familiar with the process. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me where I might be able to purchase the relevant bacteria online and if there was any tips you could give me to ensure a successful result.
  Thanks in advance
- September 26, 2011 at 3:21 pm #106448
  JackBean
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  since this would be probably GMO and in EU are strict regulations for handling with GMO, I don’t think it’s possible to get luminiscent bacteria at home.
  However, if you were able to get it without paying fines, you would need sterile enviroment, nutrients of needed purity and some substrate for the luminiscence.
  Anyway, what do You want it for? Use it instead of lamp?
- September 27, 2011 at 3:58 pm #106462
  Alessio1
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  I believe this bacteria is found naturally in the wild at low depths in the ocean and is not genetically modified. A location where one would purchase bacteria would be a good start I feel. Are there any online stores or companies you know of?
- September 29, 2011 at 1:47 am #106484
  canalon
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  would depend on your country. Can you share?
- September 30, 2011 at 12:22 pm #106507
  Alessio1
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  I am from the UK, specifically London.
- October 1, 2011 at 10:22 pm #106531
  canalon
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  Try there then:
  http://www.lgcstandards-atcc.org/
  http://www.ukncc.co.uk/
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