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Evading Obstacles in Cell Line Development
Researchers need to start with a reliable process for commercial biopharmaceutical production in living cells.
Evading Obstacles in Cell Line Development
Evading Obstacles in Cell Line Development

Researchers need to start with a reliable process for commercial biopharmaceutical production in living cells.

Researchers need to start with a reliable process for commercial biopharmaceutical production in living cells.

cell culture, cell & molecular biology

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Cancer Cells Gather Speed in Thicker Fluids
Holly Barker, PhD | Nov 22, 2022 | 4 min read
Viscous solutions accelerate the migration of tumor cells and may enable metastasis, according to a new study.
The advantages of 3-D cell culture
The Advantages of 3-D Cell Culture
MilliporeSigma | Mar 29, 2022 | 1 min read
3-D cell culture narrows the gap between in vitro and in vivo.
Why might cells die or fail to thrive in culture?
Why Might Cells Die or Fail to Thrive in Culture?
MilliporeSigma | Mar 29, 2022 | 1 min read
Learn more about cell culture best practices.
Peering into the Cell
The Scientist | Dec 16, 2020 | 1 min read
Researchers visualize the beautiful inner world of cells!
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The Booming Call of De-extinction
W. S. Roberts | Oct 19, 2020 | 6 min read
Scientists seek to combine genome editing with a technique used in chicken breeding to try to bring back lost birds.
Gene Therapy Workflow from Production to Quality Control
The Scientist | Oct 14, 2020 | 1 min read
Learn about some instruments used in gene therapy production.
Stomach Acid & Heartburn Drugs Linked with COVID-19 Outcomes
Ashley Yeager | Oct 7, 2020 | 6 min read
While sick with COVID-19, President Trump is taking an antacid. Doctors have been exploring whether these medicines can treat SARS-CoV-2 infections, and the results are mixed.
Potential Causes of Irreproducibility Revealed
Abby Olena, PhD | Jul 11, 2019 | 4 min read
Five independent groups got different results in a drug-response experiment, despite sharing protocols, reagents, and cell lines. The researchers identify technical variables that could be to blame.
Image of the Day: Shrink Ray
Jef Akst | Oct 30, 2018 | 1 min read
A near-infrared laser warps a tissue culture surface to mimic natural cellular environments.
Speeding Up Stem Cell Growth
Amber Dance | Sep 1, 2018 | 7 min read
Scientists fiddle with formulas to boost the growth of their stem cell cultures.
Artificial Mouse Embryo Made in a Laboratory
Sukanya Charuchandra | Jul 25, 2018 | 1 min read
The embryo, grown in a dish from several types of stem cells, went through gastrulation, a significant stage in development.
Characterizing Sleep
James M. Krueger and Sandip Roy | Feb 29, 2016 | 2 min read
Sleep-like patterns of neural activity are apparent not just at the level of the whole brain, but also in isolated neural circuits.
Cultural Riches
Anna Azvolinsky | Sep 30, 2015 | 1 min read
Researchers devise new techniques to facilitate growing bacteria collected from the environment.
Prostate Organoid from Stem Cells
Jef Akst | Jul 30, 2015 | 1 min read
Researchers construct a 3-D cell model of the prostate gland and use it to show that BPA exposure may increase the risk of cancer in the organ.
Cellular Pegs-in-Holes
Ruth Williams | Aug 1, 2013 | 3 min read
Cell-containing hydrogel shapes fit into a template to create an artificial tissue environment.
Buying Cell-Culture Products
Christi Bird | Mar 1, 2013 | 1 min read
A survey of The Scientist readers reveals who buys cell-growth products from whom,
and why.
Set It and Forget It
Carina Storrs | Mar 1, 2013 | 7 min read
A tour of three systems for automating cell culture
Enter the Third Dimension
Amber Dance | Sep 1, 2012 | 10 min read
Cell culture goes 3-D with devices that better mimic in vivo conditions.
Human ES Cells Evolve in Culture
Ruth Williams | Nov 28, 2011 | 3 min read
Researchers identify common genetic changes in cultured human embryonic stem cells, including one that confers a growth advantage.
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