When Cells Contaminate Other Cells
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…
Normal Human Renal Epithelial Cells from Lifeline® Star in Cutting-Edge Research
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…
The Ethics Behind Primary Human Cells
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…
5 Things to Know About Primary Cells
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…
Why Some Smooth Muscle Cells Out-Perform Other SMCs
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…