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Microbes damaging your artwork – is it time for ArtProbiotics?

Scientists found an army of microbes feeding on a 17th-century canvas. Then they declared war.

Source: Bacteria spores can kill painting-eating bacteria

Interesting applied use of bacteria discussed in this story. Based on a PLOS One paper. Not ready for prime time yet but interesting idea – to introduce new microbes to try and control the microbes that are degrading art works.

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