culture
noun
the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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In fact there is just one scientist who has been culturing Turritopsis polyps in his lab consistently.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2012