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Gibco media, sera, supplements, cells, cell culture reagents and talented support teams are all designed to help empower your work. And our technical, scientific and regulatory professionals are always available to help you keep your work moving forward.
Gibco video library
Aseptic Techniques: Cell Culture BasicsThe handbook and videos provide an introduction to cell culture, with a focus on aseptic technique, microbial contamination, laboratory safety and cell culture experiments.
Cell Culture: Cell Culture BasicsIn this video, we present the basic equipment used in cell culture and proper way to set-up a laboratory. Cell culture refers to the removal of cells from an animal or plant and their subsequent growth in a favorable artificial environment.
Passaging Cells: Cell Culture BasicsThis video provides an introduction to cell culture, with a focus on maintaining cell health throughout the processes of culturing, freezing, thawing and passaging cells. In this video, we focus on how to passage cells.
Freezing Cells: Cell Culture BasicsThis cell culture workflow video focuses on steps pertaining to freezing cells. It also contains useful information, troubleshooting guides and protocols for the experienced researcher as well.
Thawing Cells: Cell Culture BasicsThis video provides an introduction to cell culture, with a focus on maintaining cell health throughout the processes of culturing, freezing, thawing and passaging cells. In this video, we focus on how to thaw cells.
Get out of the cold with Gibco BenchStable MediaBreak through your lab's limitations in cold-storage space with BenchStable Media.
Keep your cells healthier longer with Gibco GlutaMAX SupplementLearn how Gibco GlutaMAX Supplement is an improved alternative formulation of the essential amino acid L-glutamine.
Get gentle and effective cell dissociation with Gibco TrypLE ReagentsLearn how Gibco TrypLE reagents provide cell detachment that is gentler on cell surface proteins.
Does sharing refrigerator space with a neighboring cell culture lab ever work?Learn more at thermofisher.com/benchstable Our frustrated researcher explains to his lab colleague that he is unable to locate his media bottles. This is due to the very cluttered fridge they share with a neighboring lab.
Does working out and ordering your lab's cell culture products at the same time work?Learn more at thermofisher.com/gibco Our frustrated researcher is sweating profusely as he tries to push himself on the workout bike while ordering his lab's cell culture products.
What should you consider when selecting your FBS"Learn more and see why researchers worldwide recommend Gibco sera more than any other sera at thermofisher.com/fbs This video explains what specifications researchers consider when selecting their FBS. We surveyed over 500 cell culture researchers
Gibco One Shot FBS 50 mL bottle: Customer TestimonialLearn more at thermofisher.com/oneshot Hear what Dr. Christian is saying about the Gibco One Shot FBS 50 mL bottle. Saving time in the lab and reducing the risk of contamination with this aliquot-free solution is a great thing.
Gibco One Shot FBS 50 mL bottle: How to properly aliquot and heat inactivate your FBSLearn more at thermofisher.com/oneshot. Let our scientist show you how to properly aliquot your FBS into 50 mL conical tubes as well as heat inactivate the FBS to ensure an optimal outcome.
Is there a way around the frustration of aliquoting many bottles of serum?Learn more at thermofisher.com/oneshot Two researchers from neighboring cell culture labs discuss the frustation of aliquoting many bottles of serum into 50 mL conical tubes.
How can the Gibco One Shot 50 mL bottle reduce your lab's plastic waste by as much as 33%?Learn more at thermofisher.com/oneshot Our researchers discuss how a unique shaped bottle can help reduce plastic waste in lab. Not only that, it will remove the need to aliquot your serum.
Introduction to SerumSmart video seriesLearn more and see other SerumSmart videos at thermofisher.com/gibco. This video gives you an understanding of what to expect from our SerumSmart video series. We will cover all sorts of topics like myths and misconceptions of FBS/serum
Where in the world is Grand Island and what does it have to do with cell culture?Learn more and see other SerumSmart videos at thermofisher.com/gibco. In this episode we tell the origin story of Thermo Fisher Scientific's line of Gibco cell culture products, that started in Grand Island.
Do FBS suppliers have their own cows?Explanation of dynamics in the FBS industry and how it's impacted by the meat-packing industry. Sera products are a byproduct of this industry, the number of cows being processed will determine the serum supply to researchers.
Why do FBS prices fluctuate constantlyWhy do FBS prices fluctuate constantly
CTS Xenon System - Meet The SystemMade for cell therapy process development and clinical manufacturing, the CTS Xenon System delivers high-performance electroporation in a closed system.
CTS Xenon System - How It WorksThe Xenon System enables electroporation of up to 2.5 billion T cells in 25 mL for clinical cell therapy process development and manufacturing work.
Serum-free Expansion of NK Cells with K562- Based Feeder Systems for Clinical ApplicationsWebinar on Serum-free Expansion of NK Cells with K562- Based Feeder Systems for Clinical Applications featuring Dean Lee, MD, Nationwide Children's Hospital.
CTS Xenon System - Software OverviewFlexible, programmable protocols for a range of cell types and payloads make the Xenon system ideal for cell therapy process development and manufacturing.
CTS Xenon System - SingleShot ChamberThe Xenon SingleShot chamber enables rapid electroporation of up to 1 mL of cells, and was designed for cell therapy process development.
CTS Xenon System - MultiShot CartridgeThe Xenon MultiShot cartridge enables consistent electroporation of up to 25 mL in under 25 minutes in a closed, GMP-compliant system.
Achieving high nonviral transfection performance for cell therapy processingCGTI webinar featuring Nektaria Andronikou, Thermo Fisher scientist, discussing the Gibco CTS Xenon Electroporation System for cell therapy.
Meet the Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation SystemIntroducing the Gibco CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System, a closed cell processing system for cell therapy manufacturing.
How It Works | Gibco™ CTS™ Rotea™ Counterflow Centrifugation SystemIntroducing the Gibco™ CTS™ Rotea™ Counterflow Centrifugation System, a closed cell processing system for cell therapy manufacturing.
Automated PBMC isolation and T cell wash and concentration by the CTS Rotea systemListen to a scientist describe the use of the CTS Rotea system to isolate PBMCs and wash and concentrate T cells
Gibco CTS Rotea system bead kit: How to run a separation protocolLearn how to run a separation protocol on the Gibco(TM) CTS(TM) Rotea(TM) Counterflow Centrifugation System using a bead kit
Rapid dissociation of 3D spheroids using the Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation SystemMichael Akenhead discusses how to use the Rotea counterflow centrifugation system to enable the rapid dissociation of 3D spheroids.
Rotea Software | Gibco™ CTS™ Rotea™ Counterflow Centrifugation SystemIntroducing the Gibco™ CTS™ Rotea™ Counterflow Centrifugation System, a closed cell processing system for cell therapy manufacturing. The multipurpose CTS™ Rotea™ System features user-programmable software
From research to production, and starter kits to commercialization, our online resources and technical support teams empower your end-to-end journey.
We celebrated the 60th anniversary of Gibco cell culture across the globe with everyone who makes it special, you! To commemorate this celebration, we captured the amazing moments and wonderful stories along the way.
Love Your Cells
Celebrate the connection between scientists and their cells
Some of life’s biggest challenges can be solved with some of life’s smallest things: cells. We have asked a small group of scientists to record love letters, written in their own words, exploring the extraordinary relationships they have with their cells.
Join our celebration of a connection like no other as we delve into a love story told through science and art.
We are proud to celebrate the science and celebrate you. Cell Culture Heroes connects PhD and postdoc researchers from around the world through inspirational posts and engaging webinars, shining a light on their amazing stories, cutting-edge work and game-changing results.
Connect with more environmentally sustainable science. We’ve developed over 50 product lines that can meet your precise needs in the lab and don’t sacrifice on performance, while having a less harmful impact on the environment.
Key applications
Mammalian cell culture
Gibco media, sera, and reagents alongside Nunc Cell Culture Plastics and Invitrogen Transfection Reagents, comprise an end-to-end offering to support your mammalian cell culture needs.
Bioprocessing
Custom Gibco cell culture media and services for developers and manufacturers of biologics
Stem cell culture
Gibco cells, media, growth factors, and supplements for stem cell culture
Organoids, spheroids & 3D cell culture
Organoids, spheroids, and the study of cells as 3D models show great potential in many applications including disease modeling and regenerative medicine
Drug development
Gibco primary hepatocytes, media, and supplements offer the stable foundation you need to more confidently screen compounds for potential effects to liver function
Cytogenetics
Gibco media and supplements optimized for clinical cytogenetic protocols
Cancer cell culture
Gibco media, sera, and reagents for cancer cell lines, spheroids and organoids
Neurobiology
Streamline your neurobiology experiments, and obtain reliable results with trusted Gibco products and technologies
Primary cell culture
Primary cell culture systems optimized for each cell type
Extracellular matrices (ECM)
Our Gibco extracellular matrices, scaffolds, and proteins provide in vivo–like morphology and physiologically relevant environments for more realistic cell biology and better intercellular interactions.
Protein expression
Easy-to-use protein expression systems that deliver high protein yields for every downstream application
Cell therapy systems
Media, supplement, and growth factors for cell therapy applications
Resources
Gibco Cell Culture Basics Resource Hub
This rich content hub can get you started on your way to confident cell culture with handbooks, videos and virtual labs.
Cell culture workflow
From culture to discovery, every passage, every step, you’re covered.
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