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Petri dish
Definition noun, plural: Petri dishes A circular dish made of glass or plastic and with a loose-fitting cover, used in... Read More
UCSD researchers develop ‘smart petri dish’
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed what they call a "Smart Petri Dish" that... Read More
Isolation of murine splenocytes
Overview In order to study spleen cells (e.g. lymphocytes, granulocytes, other immune cells), it helps to make single-cell... Read More
3-D cell culture: Making cells feel right at home
HOUSTON -- (March 15, 2010) -- The film "Avatar" isn't the only 3-D blockbuster making a splash this winter. A... Read More
Replica plating
replica plating (Science: technique) technique for testing the genetic characteristics of bacterial colonies. A dilute... Read More
Scientist finds best way to measure soil fertility is – in a Mason jar
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a world of technological advancements, a simple wide-mouthed, one-pint Mason jar is the foundation... Read More
University Of Illinois At Chicago Researchers Create Lifelike Cardiac Tissue
University Of Illinois At Chicago Researchers Create Lifelike Cardiac Tissue Under a $1.86 million grant from the National... Read More
Axenic culture
Definition noun A microbial culture that contains only one species, variety, or strain of... Read More
Sex: It’s Costly But Worth It. Just Ask A Microbe
The next time you mutter about the high cost of relationship maintenance, take comfort in knowing that microbes share your... Read More
Enhancing Regeneration: Animal Study Suggests Novel Way To Reverse Heart-attack Damage
Using a two-drug approach, researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have demonstrated that it may be possible to rescue... Read More
Scientists Discover New Gene Essential For The Development
Scientists Discover New Gene Essential For The Development Of Normal Brain Connections Resulting From Sensory Input ... Read More
Taking The Animal Out Of Animal Testing — Applied Biophysics, Harnesses Technology For Cell Research
Troy, N.Y. - A Rensselaer Incubator company has commercialized a technology that may take the animal out of animal... Read More
New study shows that bacteria can communicate through the air
This month, Journal of Applied Microbiology publishes a ground-breaking study demonstrating that bacteria which are... Read More