Escherichia coli. The most studied organism in the history of biology. Present in your gut right now, in approximately 100 billion copies, doing nothing wrong.

Also the organism that built molecular biology. Also, on chromogenic agar, genuinely pink.

The Science in Bloom collection asks what organisms would look like if they bloomed. For E. coli the answer required almost no imagination — the chromogenic colonies are already that colour. The illustration just gave them petals, rod shaped bark and wonder.

Soft pink botanical print on lightweight Airlume combed ring-spun cotton. Retail fit, crew neck, ribbed collar, shoulder tape. REACH certified, Bella+Canvas. Eight colour options.

For the microbiologist, the molecular biologist, the patient who finally looked up what the GP was treating, and anyone who finds it quietly remarkable that something this small has shaped this much of science.

Specs

100% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, lightweight

Retail fit, crew neckline

Ribbed knit collar, shoulder tape, side seams

DTF/DTG print, tear-away label

REACH certified, Bella+Canvas 3001

Care

Machine wash cold (max 30°C)

Tumble dry low

Medium iron

Do not dry clean