Pharma IQ Glossary: Cell Culture
Cell Culture refers the complex process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions. In practice, the term "cell culture" has come to refer to the culturing of cells derived from multicellular eukaryotes, especially animal cells. The historical development and methods of cell culture are closely interrelated to those of tissue culture and organ culture. There are also cultures of plants, fungi and microbes, including viruses, bacteria and protists.
The Immortal Legacy of Henrietta Lacks
August 19 by Gerald ClarkeThe story of Henrietta Lacks is a tale of science, race, death, discovery and exclusion but its most recent chapter promises to bring a more positive facet than the many before it.Shortly before her d...
Solving the Challenges of Stem Cell Tissues
August 19 by Amy PatelEveryone has heard buzz around stem cell research, artificial organs and tissue engineering, and now becoming educated on the politics and science of these topics is increasingly important. Thes...
The Potential of Stem Cell Models for Safety Testing
January 03 by Helen WinsorDr. Glyn Stacey, Director of the UK Stem Cell Bank, offers some insights into the Bank’s work to support the development of stem cell models for safety testing. Pharma IQ: First, please can you outli...
