Read this article to learn about the development, advantages, disadvantages and commonly used serum-free media for animal cells and also its benefits over the serum media. Addition of serum to the culture media has been an age-old practice. However, in recent years, certain serum-free media have been developed. It is worthwhile to know the disadvantages associated with the use of [...]
Read this article to learn about the fundamentals, facilities, aseptic conditions, advantages, disadvantages of animal cell culture and also about the risks & safety regulations in a tissue culture laboratory. Introduction to Animal Cell Culture : Animal cell culture basically involves the in vitro (in the laboratory) maintenance and propagation of animal cells in a suitable nutrient media. Thus, culturing [...]
Read this article to learn about the applications of animal cell cultures. There is a widespread concern that extensive use of animals for laboratory experiments is not morally and ethically justifiable. Animal welfare group’s world over are increasingly criticising the use of animals. Some research workers these days prefer to utilize animal cell cultures wherever possible for various studies. The [...]