3D Cell Culture Methods and Protocols

This month, we showcase some of the latest technology and guidance in the rapidly expanding world of three-dimensional (3D) cell culture. In this highlights article, learn about the newest developments in 3D cell culture and biology, including advanced computational clearing technology,  laser confocal microscopy, and magnetic 3D bioprinting; and check out our pick of some of the best videos and resources in the field.

Visit our 3D cell culture special feature, or read on for:

• Hot Topics in 3D Cell Culture
• Trends in 3D Cell Culture
• Top 3D Cell Culture Product Reviews
• Scientific Innovation on The Scientists’ Channel

Hot Topics in 3D Cell Culture:

• 3D Cell Imaging Like Never Before Bring the thunder to your imaging with advanced computational clearing technology. THUNDER imaging systems from Leica Microsystems achieve clearer, real-time imaging of 3D cell assays, whether you want to study stem cells, spheroids, or organoids. 

• Fluorescent Image Analysis of Spheroid Cell Division Visualize and quantitatively evaluate cell division inside spheroids using laser confocal microscopy and NoviSight™ 3D High Content Analysis Software from Olympus Life Science.
• Magnetic 3D Bioprinting Technology Discover how Greiner Bio-One's innovative magnetic 3D bioprinting technology enables cell aggregation and rapid spheroid formation for advanced 3D cell analysis in 96-, 384- and 1536-well formats.

Trends in 3D Cell Culture:

Explore our selection of the biggest news stories in cell biology:

Article: Technology Trends: Cancer Research

Article: Modeling Kidney Disease with Bioengineered Kidney Organoids

Application eBook: Optical Sectioning Solutions for 3D Cancer Cell Analysis

Application eBook: Live-Cell Analysis: From Culture to Assay

Application Note: Thunder Imagers Decode 3D Biology in Real Time

Video: Vascularization of 3D Tissues In Vitro with the OrganoPlate Graft

Top 3D Cell Culture Product Reviews

Read reviews left by scientists to help you choose the best instruments for your lab, or share your opinion to help your peers by writing your own review today. Read one of our top 3D cell culture product reviews for the VersaGel®/ Symphony® 3D cell culture platform by Cypre Inc. and help make your next buying decision easier:

Explore Scientific Innovation on The Scientists’ Channel

Discover leading scientists on video:

• Dr. Hilary Sherman – Achieve High-Quality Spheroid Data with Accurate Liquid Handling

• Dr. Gary Allenby – The Novel Technology That's Improving Physiological 3D Cell Culture-Based Assays

• Professor Lisa Stehno-Bittel – Lisa Stehno-Bittel on using 3D Cell Cultures for Efficacy & Toxicity Screening

Visit the SelectScience 3D cell culture special feature to find out more about the latest research and technology advancing the field>>