Superior quality and consistency for results you can rely on
Time-tested and trusted, our Gibco cell culture media line includes products designed to support the growth and maintenance of a variety of mammalian cells and cell lines. We’ve developed ready-to-use cell culture media products as well as powdered and concentrated liquid formulations to fit your experimental setup and your budget.
Classic Gibco cell culture media
We are dedicated to providing quality Gibco cell culture media products that meet all of your research needs.
DMEM
DMEM (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium) is a widely used basal medium for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells. Cells successfully cultured in DMEM include primary fibroblasts, neurons, glial cells, HUVECs, and smooth muscle cells, as well as cell lines such as HeLa, 293, Cos-7, and PC-12.
RPMI 1640
RPMI 1640 Medium was originally developed to culture human leukemic cells in suspension and as a monolayer. Roswell Park Memorial Institute (RPMI) 1640 Medium has since been found suitable for a variety of mammalian cells, including HeLa, Jurkat, MCF-7, PC12, PBMC, astrocytes, and carcinomas.
MEM
MEM (Minimum Essential Medium) can be used with a variety of suspension and adherent mammalian cells, including HeLa, BHK-21, 293, HEP-2, HT-1080, MCF-7, fibroblasts, and primary rat astrocytes. Try Opti-MEM I Reduced-Serum Medium an improved formulation that allows for at least 50% reduction of FBS supplementation with no change in growth rate or morphology.
IMDM
IMDM (Iscove's Modified Dulbecco's Medium) is well suited for rapidly proliferating, high-density cell cultures, including Jurkat, COS-7, and macrophage cells.
DMEM/F-12
DMEM/F-12 (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium/Nutrient Mixture F-12) is a widely used basal medium for supporting the growth of many different mammalian cells. Cells successfully cultured in DMEM/F-12 include MDCK, glial cells, fibroblasts, human endothelial cells, and rat fibroblasts.
Upgrade your cell culture media
Take your cell culture to the next level with enhanced formulations of your everyday favorites. Choose Gibco quality for consistent and reproducible results.
GlutaMAX media
- Pre-supplemented with stable form of L-glutamine to prevent ammonia buildup
- High viability for long-term cultures
Advanced media
- Reduced-serum media to lower cost of serum by 50–90%
- Greater consistency with fewer lot-to-lot serum changes
Recovery media
- Improved cell recovery and viability after thawing from cryostorage
- Ready-to-use; no need to combine multiple products to freeze cells
Additional cell culture media products
Gibco Cell Culture Basics
Cell culture is critical to your success, so make sure everyone in your lab uses the best procedures and products to consistently get the outcomes you expect. Cell Culture Basics is an introduction to cell culture, covering topics such as laboratory set-up, safety and aseptic technique.
Cell Culture & Transfection Learning Center
Access cell culture and transfection educational resources for better experiment planning and execution.
Media Formulation Tool
Find the right Gibco media formulation for DMEM, DMEM/F-12, MEM, and RPMI-1640 media.
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