In the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs,” scientists are constantly seeking innovative tools to understand the mechanisms of resistance and develop effective treatments....
Imagine working with a rare patient-derived cell samples. In a traditional setup, you might need 1 milliliter of sample (equivalent to about 20 drops) to...
By Jessica Hartman, Ph.D. Toiling in the lab With a deadline on its way To the scope I go On a Saturday I don’t see...
Historically, cell line development has predominantly relied on a limited number of cell lines such as CHO-K1, HEK293T, and HeLa. However, as biotechnology continues to...
The study of biofilm communities presents unique challenges in experimental design and analysis. While mixed bacterial populations offer fascinating insights into microbial interactions and community...
In a recent webinar, Dr. Jessica Hartman shared her expertise in CRISPR and gene-editing workflows, offering valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for creating...
Single cell workflows are hot topics in scientific research today. The ability to turn a single cell into a viable monoclonal colony is essential for...
The satisfaction that comes from seeing a carefully designed experiment unfold and coalesce into a clue, an answer, or a new tool is what makes...
Fastest growth. Biggest colonies. Healthiest clones. Prettiest morphology. Relying on these commonly used, albeit biased, superlatives to make decisions about which cells are seemingly the...
Sven Bocklandt, Ph.D. Species Director and Anthony Mastracci IV, Associate Researcher from Colossal Biosciences recently joined Cell Microsystems for a webinar titled “Reviving the past,...
Recently, some members of the Cell Microsystems team traveled to the United Kingdom, to speak with researchers at some of the institutions associated with the...
Many infections in humans, including medical device infections, chronic wounds, staph skin infections, and endocarditis, involve biofilms (1). Troublingly, due to their protective matrix, many...
Generating monoclonal colonies is a fundamental step in cell biology research, allowing researchers to study individual cells and their unique characteristics. However, misconceptions and challenges
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established the Office of Tissues and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) to oversee the development and regulation of advanced
The World Health Organization stated that as of 2020, nearly 8 million women alive were diagnosed with breast cancer in the last 5 years, making
IPSCs and organoids offer a powerful platform for modeling disease & drug discovery. These models can deliver accurate insights which cannot be provided by immortalized
Physiological relevance versus reproducibility — As scientists, we all recognize the limitations of developing assays using 2D immortalized cell lines and thus have dedicated our
Monoclonal cell lines are a powerful tool for biomedical research and drug development. The development and use of monoclonal cell lines have been accelerated due
