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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.

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Aseptic Techniques: Cell Culture Basics
The handbook and videos provide an introduction to cell culture, with a focus on aseptic technique, microbial contamination, laboratory safety and cell culture experiments.
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        Up NextAseptic Techniques: Cell Culture Basics

        The handbook and videos provide an introduction to cell culture, with a focus on aseptic technique, microbial contamination, laboratory safety and cell culture experiments.

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        Up NextCell Culture: Cell Culture Basics

        In 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.

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        Up NextPassaging Cells: Cell Culture Basics

        This 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.

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        Up NextFreezing Cells: Cell Culture Basics

        This 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.

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        Up NextThawing Cells: Cell Culture Basics

        This 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 Media
    Break through your lab's limitations in cold-storage space with BenchStable Media.
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          Up NextGet out of the cold with Gibco BenchStable Media

          Break through your lab's limitations in cold-storage space with BenchStable Media.

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          Up NextKeep your cells healthier longer with Gibco GlutaMAX Supplement

          Learn how Gibco GlutaMAX Supplement is an improved alternative formulation of the essential amino acid L-glutamine.

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          Up NextGet gentle and effective cell dissociation with Gibco TrypLE Reagents

          Learn how Gibco TrypLE reagents provide cell detachment that is gentler on cell surface proteins.

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          Up NextDoes 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.

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          Up NextDoes 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
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            Up NextWhat 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

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            Up NextGibco One Shot FBS 50 mL bottle: Customer Testimonial

            Learn 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.

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            Up NextGibco One Shot FBS 50 mL bottle: How to properly aliquot and heat inactivate your FBS

            Learn 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.

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            Up NextIs 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.

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            Up NextHow 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.

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            Up NextIntroduction to SerumSmart video series

            Learn 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

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            Up NextWhere 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.

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            Up NextDo 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.

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            Up NextWhy do FBS prices fluctuate constantly

            Why do FBS prices fluctuate constantly

        CTS Xenon System - Meet The System
        Made for cell therapy process development and clinical manufacturing, the CTS Xenon System delivers high-performance electroporation in a closed system.
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              Made for cell therapy process development and clinical manufacturing, the CTS Xenon System delivers high-performance electroporation in a closed system.

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              Up NextCTS Xenon System - How It Works

              The Xenon System enables electroporation of up to 2.5 billion T cells in 25 mL for clinical cell therapy process development and manufacturing work.

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              Up NextSerum-free Expansion of NK Cells with K562- Based Feeder Systems for Clinical Applications

              Webinar on Serum-free Expansion of NK Cells with K562- Based Feeder Systems for Clinical Applications featuring Dean Lee, MD, Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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              Up NextCTS Xenon System - Software Overview

              Flexible, programmable protocols for a range of cell types and payloads make the Xenon system ideal for cell therapy process development and manufacturing.

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              Up NextCTS Xenon System - SingleShot Chamber

              The Xenon SingleShot chamber enables rapid electroporation of up to 1 mL of cells, and was designed for cell therapy process development.

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              Up NextCTS Xenon System - MultiShot Cartridge

              The Xenon MultiShot cartridge enables consistent electroporation of up to 25 mL in under 25 minutes in a closed, GMP-compliant system.

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              Up NextAchieving high nonviral transfection performance for cell therapy processing

              CGTI webinar featuring Nektaria Andronikou, Thermo Fisher scientist, discussing the Gibco CTS Xenon Electroporation System for cell therapy.

          Meet the Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System
          Introducing the Gibco CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System, a closed cell processing system for cell therapy manufacturing.
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                  Up NextMeet the Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System

                  Introducing the Gibco CTS Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System, a closed cell processing system for cell therapy manufacturing.

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                  Up NextHow It Works | Gibco™ CTS™ Rotea™ Counterflow Centrifugation System

                  Introducing the Gibco™ CTS™ Rotea™ Counterflow Centrifugation System, a closed cell processing system for cell therapy manufacturing.

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                  Up NextAutomated PBMC isolation and T cell wash and concentration by the CTS Rotea system

                  Listen to a scientist describe the use of the CTS Rotea system to isolate PBMCs and wash and concentrate T cells

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                  Up NextGibco CTS Rotea system bead kit: How to run a separation protocol

                  Learn how to run a separation protocol on the Gibco(TM) CTS(TM) Rotea(TM) Counterflow Centrifugation System using a bead kit

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                  Up NextRapid dissociation of 3D spheroids using the Rotea Counterflow Centrifugation System

                  Michael Akenhead discusses how to use the Rotea counterflow centrifugation system to enable the rapid dissociation of 3D spheroids.

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                  Up NextRotea Software | Gibco™ CTS™ Rotea™ Counterflow Centrifugation System

                  Introducing 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

              Expi293: New Tools for structural Biology and difficult proteins
              This webinar demonstrates the performance of Expi293 components, including engineered Expi293 cell lines for regulated expression and/or glycosylation of proteins, as well as an Expi293 Methionine-deficient system for metabolic labeling of proteins.
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                    Up NextExpi293: New Tools for structural Biology and difficult proteins

                    This webinar demonstrates the performance of Expi293 components, including engineered Expi293 cell lines for regulated expression and/or glycosylation of proteins, as well as an Expi293 Methionine-deficient system for metabolic labeling of proteins.

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                    Up NextStreamlining the biologic development process: from transient to stable production in the ExpiCHO system

                    In this webinar, Dr. Jon Zmuda presents data on the use of ExpiCHO expression system for high titer transient expression of candidate therapeutics through creation of stable cell.

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                    Up NextExpiSf Expression System: A Chemically defined baculovirus-based expression system for enhanced protein and virus production in Sf9 cells

                    In this video, we describe the ExpiSf Expression System, the first chemically defined insect system that enables high-yield production of proteins and viral particles at small and large scales.

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                    Up NextHarnessing the power of protein expression systems in vaccine development

                    Join Dr. Roland Leather and learn more about strategies to accelerate vaccine development with the Expi expression systems that enable rapid, high-yield, and scalable production of proteins, viral antigens and viral-like particles (VLP’s).

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                    Up NextCOVID-19 Serology Assays and Cell Therapy Strategies

                    Here we describe a serological assay established by the lab of Dr. Florian Krammer of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to detect seroconversion to SARS-CoV-2 in humans.

                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.

                Gibco Cell Culture at 60
                 

                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.

                Watch more love letter videos
                 

                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.

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                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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