Cell banking

Cell banking is a process where scientists collect and preserve living cells for long-term use, ensuring they remain healthy and unchanged over time. This allows researchers and manufacturers to consistently access specific cell lines for experiments or producing medicines, like vaccines. Cells are typically stored at very low temperatures, often in liquid nitrogen, which slows down their activity and helps maintain their integrity. Proper cell banking ensures the reproducibility of scientific work and the safety of products derived from these cells by preventing contamination and genetic changes.