Mycoplasma contamination is a persistent issue in cell culture and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Mycoplasmas are widespread in the environment and are commonly found on human mucosal surfaces.

Cell culture is a deliciously inviting hub for bacteria, fungi, and mycoplasmas. However, as our own 'cell-culture sleuth' points out, failing to detect and eliminate contamination can alter all ...

After a microbiology-filled academic and research career, Diana Patzelt became the Global Project Manager for Microbial Enumeration Products at Sartorius (Göttingen, Germany), earning her the title of ...