when you say cell cultures are typically done using "host cells" I would clarify that you don't actually mean the host that has the illness under consideration (e.g. human cells if it is a human subject is being studied) but rather extraneous cells or cell tissue from other organisms chosen because of their suceptibility to producing the effects researchers are trying to produce.
Also when you say host cells are typically used, it sounds like you are saying that sometimes they are not. But how can you have a cell culture if you do not have a cell substrate?
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Sounds good. I like your even approach.
Just a note...
when you say cell cultures are typically done using "host cells" I would clarify that you don't actually mean the host that has the illness under consideration (e.g. human cells if it is a human subject is being studied) but rather extraneous cells or cell tissue from other organisms chosen because of their suceptibility to producing the effects researchers are trying to produce.
Also when you say host cells are typically used, it sounds like you are saying that sometimes they are not. But how can you have a cell culture if you do not have a cell substrate?
Very wonderful motivation and I especially love your public outreach! Keep it up!