Here’s Why Growing a Cell Isn’t Easy

Why is it so hard to grow cells in the lab?

In this video, Dr. Govind Rao, a chemical and biochemical engineering professor at University of Maryland talks explains what makes gene expression such a challenge.

According to Dr. Govind Rao, growing a cell is a COMPLEX process that requires careful attention to various factors, such as supplying the cell with nutrients, maintaining the right temperature and conditions, and continuously providing oxygen🧪

This process, he explains, can take weeks, which makes it a slow and cumbersome process, similar to the time-consuming process of brewing beer. 🍺

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Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C