Bacteria Being Deposited on a Metal Plate (IMAGE) Microbiology Society Caption Bacteria are being deposited on a metal plate for analysis. Credit Burkhard Buscher, University Hospital Essen Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.