Month: May 2026

Serum-Free Cell Culture Media: Benefits, Challenges, and How to Make the Switch

Serum-Free Cell Culture Media: Benefits, Challenges, and How to Make the Switch Serum-free cell culture media has moved from a niche research interest to a mainstream expectation across biopharmaceutical manufacturing, diagnostics, and academic science. More labs are making the transition every year, and the reasons are compelling. Understanding what drives this shift, and what it … Continue reading Serum-Free Cell Culture Media: Benefits, Challenges, and How to Make the Switch

Mycoplasma Cell Culture Contamination: How to Detect, Eliminate, and Prevent It

Mycoplasma Cell Culture Contamination: How to Detect, Eliminate, and Prevent It Mycoplasma cell culture contamination is one of the most common and costly problems in biological research and bioprocessing. Unlike bacterial or fungal contamination, mycoplasma infections are invisible to the naked eye and will not cloud your media. These organisms grow silently alongside your cells, … Continue reading Mycoplasma Cell Culture Contamination: How to Detect, Eliminate, and Prevent It