Simple Planet, a South Korean lab, has developed an innovative serum-free cell culture medium using probiotics recycling. This medium aims to reduce production costs by over 99.8% for cell-based food, biopharmaceuticals, and regenerative medicine applications. It eliminates reliance on fetal bovine serum, addressing ethical concerns. The food-grade medium enhances myoblast cell proliferation while maintaining normal morphology. Simple Planet is developing cell-type-specific formulations and focusing on scalability to accelerate adoption across industries. This innovation could significantly impact sustainable food production and biotechnology.
Source: Simple Planet introduces serum-free cell culture medium | The Cell Base