Decay Upon a Midnight Clear

A petri tree Stephanie Mounaud, J. Craig Venter Institute

Who says scientists have no creative streak ~ or sense of humor? Stephanie Mounaud, an infectious disease researcher, uses her favorite specimens to create holiday-themed art (slideshow): http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/12/pictures/121221-fungus-artwork-christmas-holiday-science/#/holiday-themed-fungus-petri-dishes-snowman_62639_600x450.jpg