Bacterial Slime (IMAGE) Michigan Technological University Caption Bacterial slime could help keep the world from starving after a natural or manmade disaster, but eating it might take some getting used to. Credit Joshua Pearce 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.