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....
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 satisfaction that comes from seeing a carefully designed experiment unfold and coalesce into a clue, an answer, or a new tool is what makes...
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...
As drug discovery and disease modeling become increasingly sophisticated, 3D cell culture has emerged as a powerful alternative to traditional 2D assays and animal models....
Cell culture is the backbone of modern biomedical research, drug development, and regenerative medicine. Traditionally, cells are grown in static environments—like petri dishes or flasks—where...
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...
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...
You never forget the first time you thaw a vial of induced pluripotent stem cells. Standing in the lab, holding a precious vial of cells,...
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...
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
Bacterial biofilms are found throughout nature, in places such as ponds, the human body, and food. Although humans peacefully co-exist and even benefit from many
Manual Patch Clamping: An Art Form In the 1990s, if you wanted to study the activity of ionotropic receptors across the membrane of cells, your
