Organ-on-a-Chip technology: the key to reducing animal testing

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOS) can potentially reduce allergy development

In the previous two blogs of this series, we have discussed the development of a functional invitro bronchial epithelial mucosal...

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOS) and immune diseases

Allergic asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Current treatments primarily focus on managing symptoms...

Development of an in vitro lung-immune model

The respiratory system is constantly exposed to airborne pathogens, allergens, and pollutants, making the bronchial epithelium a critical first line...

Breath taking: lung physiology explained

Comparing Transwell and Organ-on-Chip Cultures in Modern Biology

Impedance spectroscopy; what and why?

Impedance spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique widely used in in vitro testing to evaluate the barrier function of cell...

Project in the spotlight: EpiSense

Besides providing hardware and software for impedance spectroscopy, we are actively involved in several innovative projects. One of the projects...

The blood-brain barrier’s role in health and disease

The blood-brain barrier (BBB), as the name states, is a highly selective and protective interface between the bloodstream and the...

Importance of in vitro testing for the 3R’s

Animal testing has long been a fundamental aspect in biomedical research, toxicology studies, and drug development. However, ethical concerns and...