cell cultures
Petri dish inhabitants
Cell cultures are cells grown outside their original organism, typically in controlled laboratory conditions.
Scientists maintain cells in nutrient solutions that mimic their natural environment, allowing study of cellular behavior, drug testing, and tissue engineering.
The researchers used cell cultures to test the vaccine's effectiveness.
The technique revolutionized biology and medicine by enabling experiments impossible on living subjects.
- incubatorsControlled-environment growth chambers
- flasksNarrow-necked containers
- petri dishesLaboratory microorganism cultivation vessels
- stem cellsUndifferentiated cells with regenerative potential
- drug screeningTest for prohibited substances
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