Advances Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Millipore announced the availability of HEScGRO animal component-free medium for human embryonic stem cell research. HEScGRO medium is the first commercially available animal component-free medium tested successfully for human embryonic stem cell culture and shown to maintain hES cells in their undifferentiated state. An agreement between Millipore and Stem Cell Sciences (SCS) announced in October 2006 made it possible for Millipore to manufacture and market SCS serum-free media. HEScGRO mediums unique serum-free, ready-to-use and complete formulation offers new ease and reliability in growing human embryonic stem cells.