Scientists found an army of microbes feeding on a 17th-century canvas. Then they declared war.
Source: Bacteria spores can kill painting-eating bacteria
Interesting applied use of bacteria discussed in this story. Based on a PLOS One paper. Not ready for prime time yet but interesting idea – to introduce new microbes to try and control the microbes that are degrading art works.
What about usage of bacteriophage for the same? Just curious..
seems reasonable