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Hey biomedical professional! When was the last time you checked what your samples breathe?

E&I Cooperative Services Season 5 Episode 25

What if the biggest variable in your cell culture experiment isn't what your cells are doing, but what they’re sensing? In this eye-opening episode of Cooperatively Speaking, host Allison Lambert sits down with Dr. Krista Rantanen of Baker to explore a commonly overlooked, but critical, factor in biomedical research: oxygen.

They discuss how most human tissues operate at much lower oxygen levels than what’s used in traditional lab settings, and why that matters. From cancer research to stem cell studies, Dr. Rantanen explains how replicating real oxygen conditions can lead to more accurate, reliable science. The episode also touches on common misconceptions, simple tips for getting started, and emerging technologies making low-oxygen culture more accessible.

Guest: Dr. Krista Rantanen, Director of Scientific Applications, Baker
Host: Allison Lambert, Category Marketing Manager, E&I Cooperative Services 

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