test-tube

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A new study has identified a compound that blocks dengue virus replication in test tube experiments and in mice, and it might one day be available as an easy-to-take pill.

From Science Magazine

As Lee explained, "in vitro" refers to studies that take place in test tubes, petri dishes, or outside of human patients.

From Salon

Everyone else had poured chemicals into test tubes.

From New York Times

Glick sent test tube after test tube to the lab, looking for signs of infection, inflammation, autoimmune disorders — everything she could think of.

From New York Times

The virus' mu variant looks "very bad in a test tube," with the potential to sidle past vaccine-based immunity.

From Seattle Times