Can I share a mammalian cell culture lab with someone who is growing bacteria?

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Mojahidul Islam

It is not suggested to do both of them together. If you have space do them separately.

however if you are in space crunch you should use antibiotics in your cell culture to avoid bacterial contamination.

Ananias Hodi Kgopa

Thank you so much Mojahidul.SO, am I not going to get bacterial contamination if having this cells in my lab?

which mammalian cells are you working on.

Hello. thanks. I am using beta cells, vero and liver cells.

Hello Traci. I am using beta cells, vero and liver cells

Nitesh Sule

If both of you (and anyone else working there) follow good practices, it should not be impossible.

Good luck!