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Hi,

I'm thinking about using cancerous liver cell linings to produce some cultures, so that I can test the effects of acetaminophen and Echinacea. I'm aware that I would need a growth medium for the cells, and that agar might work. What kind of agar should I use, and how would I apply it to the petri dishes? Also, where can I get liver cancer cell linings?

Thanks,
A-red

Hi A-Red - I'm posting a link here so your previous thread is accessible to experts who follow up.

http://www.sciencebuddies.com/science-f ... =28&t=4735

Congratulations on moving to the district science fair!

Amy
Science Buddies

Hi,

Thanks Amy!! I actually had the District Science Fair this last Saturday, and I've made it to the Regionals now!!!

I got some replies on my previous thread (Making Artificial Bile) relating to the question I posted there (Thanks for telling me about the centrifuging procedure!! I think I might use that!). Should I post additional questions there, or in this thread?

Cheers,
A-red

Hi,
Congrats on making it to regionals!
Please post follow up questions in the original thread so that the Experts can see the background and context of your current question. It makes our job easier .
Thanks,
Chris