Tissue engineering plays a significant role in cancer research by providing models to better understand cancer biology, develop new therapeutic strategies, and test potential treatments. Some key aspects that tissue engineering contributes to cancer research…
Researchers have optimized methods to generate physiologically relevant organoid models for many organs. Here are some examples of commonly used tissue-specific organoids: Intestinal organoids In 2009, Sato et al. isolated individual Lgr5+ stem cells from…
Cell culture involves the cultivation and growth of cells outside their natural environment, in a laboratory setting. The following are some fundamental techniques used in cell culture: 1. Aseptic technique: Aseptic techniques are essential to…
Safety is a critical aspect to consider when working with cell cultures to protect both researchers and the environment. This article summarizes some essential safety guidelines to keep in mind to work in the cell…
Cell culture is a versatile tool to investigate fundamental scientific and translation research questions. This article is a summary of important principles behind the setup of a cell culture lab and the guidelines that ensure…