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What were the initial attempts to create culture media?
What were the initial attempts to create culture media?
The initial attempts to create culture media were based on natural media derived from tissue extracts and body fluids such as chick embryo extract, serum, lymph, etc.
What medium became widely adopted for cell propagation?
What medium became widely adopted for cell propagation?
Eagle’s Basal Medium/ Eagle’s Minimal Essential Medium (MEM) became widely adopted for cell propagation.
What type of medium may be required for the isolation and propagation of cells of a specific lineage?
What type of medium may be required for the isolation and propagation of cells of a specific lineage?
The isolation and propagation of cells of a specific lineage may require a selective serum-free medium.
What were the succeeding developments aimed at in culture media?
What were the succeeding developments aimed at in culture media?
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Which media are commonly used for cells grown for the formation of products, as hosts for viral propagation, or for non-cell-specific molecular studies?
Which media are commonly used for cells grown for the formation of products, as hosts for viral propagation, or for non-cell-specific molecular studies?
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What are some examples of natural media used in early attempts to create culture media?
What are some examples of natural media used in early attempts to create culture media?
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What are some supplements that were added to Eagle’s Basal Medium/ Eagle’s Minimal Essential Medium (MEM)?
What are some supplements that were added to Eagle’s Basal Medium/ Eagle’s Minimal Essential Medium (MEM)?
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What were the main goals of the succeeding developments in culture media?
What were the main goals of the succeeding developments in culture media?
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What type of medium is commonly used for cells grown for the formation of products, as hosts for viral propagation, or for non-cell-specific molecular studies?
What type of medium is commonly used for cells grown for the formation of products, as hosts for viral propagation, or for non-cell-specific molecular studies?
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What type of medium may be required for the isolation and propagation of cells of a specific lineage?
What type of medium may be required for the isolation and propagation of cells of a specific lineage?
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