The Good: Endothelial cells make up the inner lining of blood and lymphatic vessels. Vascular endothelial cells specifically line the entire circulatory system including small blood vessels (microvascular), large blood vessels…
Did you know that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis and the second leading…
Spring is on the way, and with it — more sunshine, and more reminders to wear sunscreen. There is a good reason to wear sunscreen: it protects against melanoma, the incidence…
Research groups in the US recently studied two very different aspects of lung function, and they used Lifeline® airway cells to do it. Breathing is something we very much take…
No cell biologist welcomes contamination, whether it’s fungal or bacterial. A contaminated flask of cells means that an experiment quite literally goes down the drain (along with copious amounts of…
Our primary cells are held to the highest standards so that they can be used for the most cutting-edge research. Here we highlight two recent, exciting avenues of research…
What are the ethics of obtaining human tissue? Primary cells can only be used for a finite amount of time (see “5 Things to Know About Primary Cells”). To provide…
Primary cells differ from cell lines in many ways. Here’s what you should know about primary cells: Primary cells have a finite life span. They are exactly like the cells…
Lifeline® has optimized and cell tested a medium specifically for use with smooth muscle cells from both vascular and lymphatic tissues. VascuLife® SMC Complete Kit for smooth muscle cell culture…
