Managing Mycoplasma Contamination in Cell Culture Labs

Nick Kaye
13 Min Read

With mycoplasma contaminating up to one-third of lab cultures worldwide, this invisible threat is more common than you think.

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The Impact of Mycoplasma Contamination

Preventing Mycoplasma Contamination

Mycoplasma Detection Methods

Mycoplasma Removal from Contaminated Cell Cultures

Regulatory Considerations for Mycoplasma Management

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The Impact of Mycoplasma Contamination

Mycoplasma is a ubiquitous genus of bacteria consisting of 100s of species. Distinguished by an extremely small size and lack of a cell wall, they are ever-present, hard to detect, and resistant to standard antibiotics.

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With a PhD in Molecular Biology from Case Western Reserve University and thirteen years of experience in startup biotech, Nick Kaye brings a deep scientific understanding to his writing. Currently working in marketing at MP Biomedicals, Nick has a unique perspective on the life sciences that he leverages in his work. When he's not delving into the complexities of biology or crafting engaging content, you’ll find him in the garden chatting with his native plants, casting lines while fly fishing, shredding the gnar down the highest peaks, or strategizing his next big move in a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Nick strives to make even the most complex topics relatable and fun.
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