What is living on my face? (Growing bacteria and fungus from my face.)

[@jshep429]

Very cool video! I was wondering if you went about identifying what was growing on the plate?

[@brightbiology9632]

We only did very simple identification by color and shape of the colonies.

[@jshep429]

@@brightbiology9632 That’s fair. If you had to go about more accurately distinguishing the colonies however, what would be your go to?

[@sopademar4597]

cool! What growing medium did you use?

[@erikkorver6641]

Nutrient agar

[@antarcticite_5438]

Did it feel wierd when you rubbed your face on the agar jelly?

[@brightbiology9632]

Yeah, but worth it!