Sterilization techniques

February 25, 2017 0

There are several ways of sterilizing materials, depending on their properties and resistance. The most common one is autoclaving, but UV light exposure and ethanol…

Contamination

April 4, 2013 2

Having little beasts growing in your cultures is not a good thing – after all, you are studying your cells, not whatever hosts decide to…

Suspension cells

April 4, 2013 0

Your cells are in suspension already so there is no need to take any extra action before doing a cell count. Just make sure you…

Adherent cells

April 4, 2013 2

If you only want to change your medium: it’s pretty easy. Aspirate the supernatant from the surface of the liquid, but not too close to…