LURIA BROTH

Luria Broth has become a standard medium that has been used in microbiology and molecular biology laboratories for fast and dependable growth of bacteria. The simplicity and efficiency of its formulation makes LB the standard medium for routine cultivation of genetically engineered and recombinant bacterial strains, and is thus widely used in cloning, plasmid propagation and genetic research.
Initially designed as a modification of the Luria formulation, this medium has a lower concentration of sodium chloride than some other LB formulations, which give researchers more flexibility in the modification of culture conditions. It is especially useful for the growth and maintenance of recombinant strains of Escherichia coli, such as strains derived from E. coli K-12. The nutrient-rich composition allows healthy cell growth and high cell density, which are often required in molecular biology procedures. Luria Broth is widely used in research, biotechnology, and academic laboratories where consistent bacterial growth is essential for experimental success.

A trusted medium for growing and maintaining recombinant E. coli strains in molecular biology workflows.