Finding the Perfect Recipe for Cell Culture

Cell culture is a fundamental part of life science research. It’s so fundamental that we’ve probably all spent countless hours checking confluence, passaging cells and hoping for negative contamination tests. Cell culture enables the growth and manipulation of cells in a controlled, replicable artificial environment (in vitro). This allows for the analysis of cellular mechanisms and behavior, the production of biologics as well as the growth and investigation of obligate intracellular pathogens, such as viruses.

While the classic methods of cell culture have been around since the early 20th century, recent technological developments have introduced a range of new types of cell culture. These new techniques, such as 3D cell culture, organoids and advanced cell models bridge the gap between in vitro and in vivo models and provide insight into the structure of tissues and cell heterogeneity.

Key Takeaways:

• Guarantee consistent results
• Prevent microbial contamination
• Replicate in vivo conditions for optimal growth and viability