Mycoplasma are small, stealthy prokaryotes that can silently contaminate cell cultures, spreading easily from culture to culture or from lab to lab undetected. Mycoplasma contamination is a serious and widespread […]
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Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) have transformed regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and drug discovery. From generating patient-specific cell therapies to uncovering insights into complex disease mechanisms, these cells play a […]
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Like many organizations in our field, WiCell navigated a year shaped by uncertain economic headwinds and unexpected shifts in research funding and priorities. These challenges tested every part of the […]
October is a big month for stem cells. Not only do we now recognize October 4th as Pluripotency Day, but Stem Cell Awareness Day (also called International Stem Cell Day) […]
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2024 marks a significant milestone in WiCell’s history as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. Reflecting on our growth and continued leadership in stem cell banking, cGMP characterization, and cell line […]
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Stem cell cultures are valuable experimental models for studying early development and disease, and they enable the generation of functional cells and tissues with therapeutic potential. However, genetic abnormalities can […]
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DEBUNKING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS As the stem cell field continues to expand and evolve, clear and accurate communication of data has become more critical than ever. Unfortunately, the incorrect use […]
In Conversation with Dr. Tenneille Ludwig, Senior Scientist, and the Director of the WiCell Stem Cell Bank With a reputation for quality and integrity, WiCell is the trusted lab partner […]
Leading the Way in Stem Cell Banking, cGMP Characterization, and Cell Line Validation in 2023 As we approach the end of 2023, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the […]
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BANKING STRATEGY Following our step-by-step banking best practices not only will safeguard your material in case of early contamination but will also ensure consistency within your material. Following derivation, as […]