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...using tons of FBS (fetal bovine serum) in the process. FBS is essentially a magic mix of animal growth factors, and no good serum replacement exists for cel
by xkcd-sucks 11y ago
...using tons of FBS (fetal bovine serum) in the process.
FBS is essentially a magic mix of animal growth factors, and no good serum replacement exists for cell culture.
- toufka 11y agoThat is the issue. Not only is it essentially a magic mix made of meat, but it's also extraordinarily (and irreducibly) expensive compared to every other component/process. Whoever fixes the 'FBS Problem' will do well - but until then, these unfortunately seem to be fancy, expensive experiments.