With roots in such age-old processes as wine, beer, and soy sauce fermentation, cell-culture technology has been well explored. Especially in the decades following World War II, sophisticated ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has demonstrated a new application for its cell-expansion bioreactor to advance tissue engineering and cell-based therapies for treatment of injuries and diseases.

Four patented Tissue Orb bioreactors within spaceflight hardware. This configuration will be launched into space and installed into the International Space Station during the first flight experiment ...

For most investigators the culture of mammalian cells has meant the use of traditional flasks or dishes. While this technique has proved useful for many studies, it is widely recognized that cells ...

Schematic of a typical bioreactor. Key components include the reactor tank, agitation system, feeding pump, thermal jacket, submerged aerator, and sensor probes for monitoring and maintaining optimal ...

Q: What are exosomes? What role do they play as potential substitutes for cell therapy? Dr. Escobar: Exosomes, often referred to as a type of cell-free therapy, are small extracellular vesicles (EVs) ...

One of the most important advances in the field of cell biology came in the early 20th century, with the discovery that plant and animal cells could survive - and even replicate - outside the living ...

Dean of the College of Science, Professor of Biochemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology You might be old enough to remember the famous “Where’s the Beef?” Wendy’s commercials. This question may ...

Organoids have become indispensable tools in biology and drug discovery, offering researchers a more accurate way to model human biology than traditional 2D cultures. However, scientists still face ...