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Organoids have become increasingly popular as they allow scientists to create lab-grown miniature versions of organs that more closely resemble the composition and functionality of organs. These “mini-organs” so far include kidney, liver, brain, prostate and pancreas. Organoids support advancements in the study of organogenesis, disease modeling and subsequently the development of new therapies..
This Ask the Expert session, helped to demystify some of the most frequently asked questions about organoid culture. The session was hosted by attachement.
Below is a sneak peek of the discussion, for a full transcript, please see – Ask the Expert – Going tiny is the next BIG thing: Tools and Techniques for Organoid Cultures
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What is the difference between spheroids and organoids and what they can be used for?
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I feel one of the biggest challenges in organoid culture is in delivering nutrients and gas exchange especially as the organoids grow. Thoughts or recommendations?
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Is there an efficient way to make organoids compatible with a high throughput drug screening environment?
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