Incubation

=Incubation =

====Incubation is the process of growth and development for cell cultures. Incubation is performed by an incubator. The incubator maintains the correct temperature, humidity and other conditions such as the carbon dioxide and oxygen content of the atmosphere inside. Incubators are extremely important for a lot of experimental work in cell biology, microbiology and molecular biology and are used to culture both bacterial as well as eukaryotic cells. An Incubator is a device used to grow and maintain cell cultures. The Incubator maintains optimal temperature, humidity. and other conditions. ==== The first known incubator was invented by Italian scientist Jean Baptiste Porta in 1588.

The purpose of incubation is to maintain and control the growth of cell cultures. Incubation is also commonly used in the poultry field to substitute hens while raising chicks in eggs.



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