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Research is a way of generating [[Resources|'''resources''']], earning and upgrading [[Evolved Bacteria|'''Evolved Bacteria''']], and improving Bacteria production.
Most research types require some amount of time to be completed and use [[Resources#Scientists|'''Scientists''']], which are returned to the player after completion. New research types can be unlocked by destroying [[Planets|'''planets''']]. =Bacteria Evolution=Bacteria Evolution is the first research center available in the game.
Each Bacteria Evolution New research type has a chance to discover one Level 1 types can be unlocked by destroying [[Evolved BacteriaPlanets|'''Evolved Bacteriaplanets''']]. In case of unsuccessful evolution, the player will earn regular [[Resources#Bacteria|Bacteria]].<br><br>
Only one type of Bacteria Evolution can be researched at a time.=Basics=
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|[[File:Gene transfer.png|80px]]|Gene transfer|5%|00:15:00|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]1 |-{{research time}}
|[[File:DNA synthesis.png|80px]]|DNA synthesis|10%{{main page|01:00:00title = Research Time|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]1 |-}}
==Cancelling Research==
The option to cancel the research appears if you click on the button with three vertical dots next to the research timer.
|Canceling a research action will cause all the progress to go to waste and return the [[File:Gene duplication.png|80pxScientists]]|Gene duplication|30%|06:00:00|[[File:Scientistto the player.png|20px]]1 |-
|=Research Types=There are seven research types, all of which are unlocked by [[File:DNA amplification.pngXutrutis|80pxPlanet 9]]|DNA amplification|75%|1 day 00:00:00|, the only exception being [[File:Scientist.pngResearch#Bacteria Irradiation|20pxBacteria Irradiation]]1 |-.
Bacteria Irradiation is unlocked only after 5 planets past the first [[Black Hole]].
|[[File:Genetic drift.png|80px]]==Bacteria Evolution==|Genetic drift|100%|1 day 00:00:00|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]2 |-{{bacteria evolution}}
===Default Droprates===
{{bacteria evolution table}}
|[[File'''Main page:Natural selection.png|80px]]|Natural selection|75%|08:00:00|''' [[File:Scientist.png|20pxBacteria Evolution]]3 |-
==Bacteria Engineering==
{{Bacteria Engineering}}
|[[File:Genetic load.png|80px]]|Genetic load|100%|03:00:00|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]5 |-{{bacteria engineering options}}
|}'''Main page:''' [[Bacteria Engineering]]
=Colony Irradiation=Bacteria Mutations==Colony irradiation is unlocked after destroying 3 [[Planets|'''planets''']]. {{mutation description}}
Successful irradiation doubles the production of a random [[Colonies|'''colonySee also:''']]. Unsuccessful irradiation yields some [[Resources#Bacteria|Evolved Bacteria]]. One colony can be irradiated multiple times.
The irradiation effect is lost when entering a '''Main page:'''[[Black HoleBacteria Mutations]]''' and the colonies have to be irradiated again.
Only one irradiation type can be researched at a time.{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |-! scopeColony Irradiation="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Icon! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Name! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Drop Chance! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Time! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Scientists|-{{colony irradiation}}
|[[File:Acute exposure.png|80px]]{{colony irradiation table}}|Acute exposure|10%|01'''Main page:00:00|''' [[File:Scientist.png|20pxColony Irradiation]]1 |-
|==Nanobot Production==[[File:Fractionated exposure.pngResources#Nanobots|80px'''Nanobot''']]|Fractionated exposure|30%|06:00:00|production is unlocked after destroying 5 [[File:Scientist.pngPlanets|20pxplanets]]1 |-.
|[[File:Chronic exposure.png|80px]]{{nanobot production description}}|Chronic exposure|50%|12:00:00|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]1 |-{{nanobot production table}}
|[[File:Cosmic radiation.png|80px]]|Cosmic radiation|75%{{main page|1 day 00:00:00title = Nanobots|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]1 |-}}
==Planetary Research==
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|[[File:Multiatom radiation.png|80px]]|Multiatom radiation|100%|1 day 00:00:00|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]2 |-|{{Planetary research description}}
{{main page|title =Bacteria Mutations=Planetary ResearchThe ability to mutate [[Evolved Bacteria|'''Evolved Bacteria''']] is unlocked after destroying 4 [[planets]].}}
Mutation requires two ==Bacteria of equal level and always gives one Recycling==<div class="page_icon" style="padding-top:20px">[[File: Bacteria of a higher level as a reward. The rarity of the mutated Bacteria is the same as the rarity of the used Bacteria. If they are of different rarities, the mutated Bacteria will have a random rarity in the same range, so it is not possible to obtain a higher rarity Bacteria through mutationrecycling.png|100px]]</div>
Mutation is instantaneous and it requires no Scientists. However, after it is complete, the player has to clean the lab before it can be again used for mutations. Cleaning takes 2 hours and requires 2 [[File:Scientist.png|20px|link=http://wiki.bacterialtakeover.com/index.php?title=Resources#Scientists]]{{bacteria recycling description}}
The default mutation cap is Level 3, which can be raised to Level 4 with '''the Ultimate Life Form''' tech at the '''[[Dark Matter Institute]]'''.{{main page|title = Bacteria Recycling}}
==Bacteria Irradiation==
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[[File:Mutation example.png|left]]{{bacteria irradiation}}==Mutation Results=={{bacteria irradiation table}}
::::::::::::When calculating the mutation results, the [[Evolved_Bacteria#Stats{{main page|'''stats''']] of title = Bacteria A and Bacteria B play an important role.Irradiation}}
Mutating Bacteria with similar stats gives a better chance to obtain a good result.
Mutation results are calculated by taking the average values of Bacteria A and Bacteria B.=Version History={{version history table}}
Even though higher level Bacteria generally have better stats, it is possible {{version history row|v = 1.30.0|changes = {{*}} It now costs {{bacteria}}500 to mutate a unlock [[Bacteria with weaker stats if A and B are of different rarities.Evolution]] (previously {{bacteria}}10k)}}
{{version history row|v =Nanobot Production1.19.0|changes ={{*}} Added [[Resources#Nanobots|NanobotBacteria Engineering]] production is unlocked after destroying 5 [[Planets|planets]].<br>{{*}} Some research types can now be sped up by tapping on the canisters in the research menu}}
Only one Nanobot production type can be active at a time.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |-{version history row! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Icon! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Name! scopev ="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Amount1.15.0! scope="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Time! scopechanges ="col" style="background-color:PaleTurquoise;"| Scientists{{*}} Unlocking a new research type now also costs [[Bacteria]]|-}}
|[[File:Nanobot.png|80px]]
|Just a few
|[[File:Nanobot.png|30px]]100
|01:00:00
|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]1
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|[[File:Some amount.png|80px]]{{version history row|Some amount|[[File:Nanobot.png|30px]]300 |05:00:00|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]v = 1 |- |[[File:Fair enough.png|80px]]|Fair enough|[[File:Nanobot3.png|30px]]500 |12:00:000|changes = {{*}} Added [[File:Scientist.png|20pxBacteria Recycling]]1 |- |[[File:A pile of nanobots.png|80px]]|A pile of nanobots|[[File:Nanobot.png|30px]]800 |1 day 00:00:00|[[File:Scientist.png|20px]]1 |-}}
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=Bacteria IrradiationRelated Pages=*[[Bacteria irradiation is unlocked when the player has destroyed five Evolution]]*[[Planets|'''planets'''Bacteria Irradiation]] after the first '''*[[Black HoleBacteria Mutations]]'''.*[[Bacteria Recycling]]Irradiation can increase the *[[Evolved_Bacteria#Black_Hole_Survival_Probability|'''Black Hole Survival Probability'''Colony Irradiation]] of one selected *[[Evolved Bacteria|Evolved Bacteria]].Each irradiation raises the probability by 5% and requires 1 hour and 1 Scientist to complete.*[[Nanobots]]*[[Planetary Research]]*[[Reduced Research Time]]*[[Research Time]]*[[Resources]]*[[Scientists]]
The default survival probability cap is 30%. It can be raised to 50% by researching '''Hazard Elimination''' at the [[Dark Matter InstituteCategory:Research]][[Category:Game Mechanics]].