Cell line: HeLa Cells
Cell type: Human cervix carcinoma
Origin: Taken from cervix carcinoma of a 31 year Henrietta Lacks in 1951
Morphology: Epithelial-like cells growing in monolayers

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Hela cells vs HEK293

 



Hela cells and HEK293 cells are two types of cell lines that are commonly used in scientific research.

Hela cells are a type of cancerous cell line that was derived from a cervical cancer tumour in 1951. They are widely used in scientific research because they are easy to grow in the laboratory, and they have a relatively fast growth rate. Hela cells are often used in research on cancer, genetics, and cell biology.

HEK293 cells, also known as human embryonic kidney 293 cells, are a type of cell line that was derived from human embryonic kidney tissue in the 1970s. They are often used in scientific research because they are easy to grow and manipulate in the laboratory, and they have a high capacity for transfection, meaning that they can easily take up and express foreign DNA. HEK293 cells are often used in research on gene expression, protein production, and the development of new drugs.

While both Hela cells and HEK293 cells are useful tools in scientific research, they have different properties and are used for different purposes. It is important to carefully consider which cell line is most appropriate for a given research project.

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