Pharma IQ Glossary: Cell Lines
Cell Lines are defined as a permanently established cell culture that will proliferate indefinitely given appropriate fresh medium and space. Some species, particularly rodents, give rise to cell lines relatively easily, whereas other species do not. No cell lines have been produced from avian tissues and the establishment of cell lines from human tissue is difficult.
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
April 19 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...
