Agar is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red algae, primarily species of the genera Gelidium and Gracilaria. Agar is composed of two primary components: agarose and agaropectin. It is widely ...

“It's a fun way to share science, microbiology facts, with people who might not be seeking out science accounts, but they like to read,” said Grosser. Creating agar art is not a simple task since the ...