Biological Reagents and Consumables
These are the "razors" of the scientific "razor-and-blade" model—the ongoing materials required for every experiment.
Recombinant Proteins and Antibodies: Engineered molecules used to detect specific targets in diagnostics and research. In 2025, "animal-free" antibodies are preferred for their higher specificity and ethical profile.
Cell Culture Systems (Organ-on-a-Chip): Microfluidic devices that mimic the function of human organs (like the liver or lung). These are increasingly used to phase out animal testing by providing more accurate human-like responses to new drugs.
CRISPR/Cas9 Kits: Standardized gene-editing tools that allow even small labs to perform precise genetic modifications in a variety of cell types.
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