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Applied Biological Materials (abm) is your one-stop shop for anything lifesciences - from genome-wide collections of viral vectors/viruses and CRISPR gene editing tools, to cell lines and antibodies.

02/25/2026

🧬 Science Today | Breakthrough Lets Scientists Grow Immune Cells They Couldn’t Before

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have unlocked a reliable way to grow helper T cells from stem cells in the lab — a cell type that was previously impossible to produce consistently. By precisely timing key developmental signals, the team coaxed stem cells into becoming powerful immune “conductors” that help activate and sustain anti-disease responses.

The advance addresses a longstanding obstacle in immune cell therapies, where the lack of scalable production limited how broadly these treatments could be applied. Growing both helper and killer T cells from stem cells could make off-the-shelf immune therapies more effective, affordable, and accessible for cancer and other diseases.

This breakthrough moves engineered cell therapies closer to being ready-made rather than patient-specific, with the potential to transform how immune-based treatments are manufactured and deployed.

🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.stem.2025.12.010

02/24/2026

⚡️ Keep your cultures clean—before it costs you data.

If you’ve used ABM’s G238, you’ll feel right at home with Mycoplasma Pro PCR Detection Kit (Cat. No. G239 | 🔗 https://buff.ly/rYYPUWY) — it follows the same simple workflow, but upgrades your screening with broader detection and built-in internal controls for extra confidence.

✨ Same easy setup as G238
✨ Broader detection coverage (300+ strains)
✨ Built-in internal control for reliable results
✨ Fast turnaround — results in

02/19/2026

💚 February is Gallbladder/Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month!

At abm, we’re supporting biliary cancer research by curating a dedicated Biliary Cell Line Collection — a versatile, ready-to-use resource for scientists investigating gallbladder and bile duct cancers. 📣 From non-cancerous cholangiocytes to highly metastatic cholangiocarcinoma models (including unique hamster lines), our diverse cell lines empower studies in tumor biology, metastasis, drug screening, and more. 🔬 Highlights include:

🔹 T0828 – Immortalized PCK Cholangiocyte Cells (PCK CCL)
🔹 T8184 – Human Cholangiocarcinoma Cell Line (KKU-213L5)
🔹 T8170 – Ham-2 Tumor Cell Line (Cholangiocarcinoma model)
…and many more.

🔗 Link in bio to explore our full biliary cell line collection.

02/18/2026

🧬 Science Today | Scientists Made a Flash of Light Disappear Inside a Liquid

Scientists have demonstrated an unusual optical effect by making a flash of light disappear inside a liquid using high-harmonic spectroscopy. By sending ultrafast laser pulses through an ultrathin liquid sheet, the team observed the complete suppression of a specific harmonic signal.

By comparing closely related liquid mixtures, the researchers found that subtle solute–solvent interactions can reshape local electronic structure and interfere with electron motion. These interactions alter how electrons recombine, causing the emitted light to vanish on attosecond timescales.

The discovery opens a new way to probe ultrafast chemical and electronic dynamics in liquids, offering powerful insights into molecular structure and interactions that were previously inaccessible.

🔗 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2514825122

02/17/2026

⚡️ Power efficient retrovirus production! ABM’s Retrovirus Packaging Combo Mix (Cat. No. E-510 | https://buff.ly/Lz57BqP ) is a ready-to-use plasmid mix designed to simplify and streamline the generation of high-titer recombinant retroviral particles. By combining optimized packaging components into one convenient mix, it helps researchers achieve reliable retroviral production and consistent gene delivery in dividing cells.

✨ High-titer recombinant retrovirus generation
✨ Simplified, time-saving packaging workflow
✨ Reliable gene delivery for dividing cells
✨ Widely used in retroviral vector applications

Optimize your retroviral workflows with ABM’s Retrovirus Packaging Combo Mix — a trusted solution for efficient and consistent retrovirus packaging.

02/14/2026

When your first viral transduction works on the first try 😤✅

02/13/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

Meet R**t, one of our amazing team members! She’s been with abm for just under a year and holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Victoria. Her main area of expertise is cell licensing with our Business Development team, helping connect researchers with the tools they need to succeed.

Outside of work, R**t enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, working out, reading, and cooking. ☕ And a fun fact - she loves exploring new coffee shops!

We’re lucky to have her on the team!

02/10/2026

⚡️ High-efficiency AAV starts with the right packaging system! abm’s AAV Packaging Mix (Serotype 6, Cat. No. AAV1006 | https://buff.ly/b3CYhLv ) offers a streamlined solution for recombinant adeno-associated virus production. This second-generation AAV system is designed around the 3-plasmid workflow required for viral particle production: a transfer plasmid carrying your gene of interest, a packaging plasmid providing Rep/Cap (serotype-determining) proteins, and a helper plasmid supplying adenoviral factors (E2A, E4, and VA RNA).

✨ High-efficiency recombinant AAV production
✨ Built for the standard 3-plasmid setup
✨ Includes Rep/Cap + helper components
✨ Optimized for AAV6 workflows

Boost your AAV packaging with ABM’s AAV Packaging Mix (Serotype 6) — a reliable foundation for consistent AAV production.

02/05/2026

New to cell culture (or just tired of bad post-thaw recovery)? You’re not alone.
In this video, we walk through the simple steps that make a big difference—so your thawed cells attach, recover, and grow the way they should.
Drop your thawing questions in the comments! 👇

🔗 https://buff.ly/IoIUteP

01/31/2026

When your PCR has big dreams but no enzyme 😂

01/30/2026

The cell cycle is the fundamental process that drives cell growth and division. Understanding how cells progress through each phase is key to successful cell culture. 🧬

Learn more about the cell cycle in this video and explore other essential principles of cell culture.

👉 Watch the full video via this link: https://youtu.be/R2SOETtw9YA?si=Y2YPmMwu1CuS58xI

01/29/2026

🔬Stem cells → synchronized beating cardiomyocytes in under 2 weeks 👀

Our high-efficiency cardiac platform delivers functional, scalable, ready-to-use human cardiomyocytes built for pharma-grade screening, partnerships, and commercial deployment. Engineered for speed + consistency, they’re fast-to-function and reproducible at scale—powering high-throughput validation, drug discovery, and next-gen cardiac research.

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Applied Biological Materials (abm) provides quality research reagents and custom services at incredible prices. We have an extensive product range to make abm your one-stop supplier for all your research needs: PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, antibodies, siRNA, miRNA, CRISPR, stable cell lines, immortalized cell lines, growth factors, and various viral expression systems (adenovirus, lentivirus, AAV).

If you can’t find what you need, please let us know; our R&D team will tailor to your needs. We also provide custom services for the more challenging or time-consuming parts of your research projects. Custom recombinant adenovirus, custom lentivirus, custom cloning, gene synthesis, protein production and sequencing services are a few examples of abm’s assortment of services available to you. Conducting research shouldn’t cost you a fortune! abm is here to help! Please contact us for more information on any of our products and available services.