<i>B. subtilis</i> (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption A colony of Bacillus subtilis (right) inhibits growth of human pathogen S. epidermus. Credit UC San Diego School of Medicine 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.