Magical Microbes is a science toy company that makes educational and fun kits for kids to learn about microbiology, biotechnology, and environmental science. Their products include various DIY kits for growing microbes to study and experiment with.
Founded in 2012 by a team of scientists and educators.
Started with a single product - the DoughLab - a kit for growing microbes in dough.
Since then, they have expanded their product line to include various microbiology kits, biotechnology kits, and environmental science kits.
Magical Microbes products are now available in retail stores and online marketplaces worldwide.
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The DoughLab is a kit for growing microbes in dough. It includes all the materials and instructions needed to make different kinds of dough and study the microbes that grow in them.
The Mushroom Farm is a kit for growing oyster mushrooms at home. It includes mushroom spores, growing medium, and instructions for cultivating and harvesting mushrooms.
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Yes, all Magical Microbes products are designed and tested to be safe for children to use. However, adult supervision is recommended for some of the more advanced experiments.
The DoughLab kits include a mixture of flour and agar, a substance that microbes can grow on. By adding different ingredients and exposing the dough to different environments, kids can study the microbes that grow in the dough.
No, the dough from the DoughLab kits is not meant to be consumed. It contains agar and other substances that are not-food safe.
No, the Mushroom Farm kit is designed for a one-time use. However, after harvesting the mushrooms, the growing medium can be composted or used as soil amendment.
The BioGlo Aquarium kits contain freshwater algae spores, and are designed specifically for cultivating freshwater bioluminescent algae.