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Application Note
Common Forms of Cell Culture Contamination and How to Avoid Them
A short guide
Contaminations by bacteria, fungi, and yeasts are among the most frequent in cell cultures, as they surround us everywhere and at all times. The fact that they face no competition for nutrients under perfect culture conditions removes all impediments to unhampered growth.
So how do you detect and prevent contamination, and what do you do in case your cell culture is contaminated? In this application note, learn about:
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