How To Prevent Cell Culture Contamination

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Last Updated: March 11, 2022

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Published: April 16, 2019

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Cells in culture are vulnerable to contaminants derived from a large range of potential sources.

Even minor changes in morphology or growth rate can be costly, threatening experiments and production.

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Discover the types of biological contamination
Explore different chemical contaminants
Learn essential “tips and tricks” to avoid contamination of your cultures

Meet the Authors

Laura Elizabeth Lansdowne

Managing Editor

Laura Lansdowne is the managing editor at Technology Networks, she holds a first-class honors degree in biology. Before her move into scientific publishing, Laura worked at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and GW Pharma.

Michele Trott, PhD

Michele Trott holds a PhD in endocrinology from Lincoln University. She works as a freelance science writer and scientific content manager for Izon Science.