Hi All,

My team and I have been growing endometrial organoids and recently noticed a strange cell growth appearing in one of our plates, what appears to be a cluster of cells with spindle like formations growing outward. It is too early to tell how exactly the organoid's growth is being affected, however is does appear cell proliferation has slowed since these growths were noticed. Some members of our lab have suggested yeast or other types of bacterial contamination, or fungus. We on the fence about what to do, since our cell lines are precious and relatively difficult to obtain, throwing out all the cells would be a great loss. However, if you think it was a fungal or bacterial contamination that could create spores or in other ways endanger specimens in our incubator, we would dispose of immediately. Thank you very much for your time, and advice.

Best wishes,

Etta Hanlon