This is a comprehensive research guide that describes both the key new techniques and more established methods. Every chapter discusses the merits and limitations of the various approaches and then provides selected tried- and-tested protocols. It presents the most accessible and comprehensive introduction available to the culture and experimental manipulation of animal cells. The most complete resource on the techniques, equipment, principles, and practices of animal cell culture, this text offers a complete background related to growth of animal cells in culture. It is designed specifically to provide powerful research opportunities for those interested in perusing work in large scale production of stem cells for clinical application.

Dr. L. Singh, Associate Professor in an American University in the Department of Biological Sciences has completed his graduation and Post Graduation degree in Veterinary Science from American University. His work based on cell metabolism, DNA structure and artificial chromosomes. Dr. Singh is a well known author of books, articles and scientific journals in the field of molecular and cell biology. His writings have won him several global laurels.