Fungi Contamination in Cell Culture Fungi proliferate in dark, damp, and warm environments which also serve as ideal environments for opportunistic pests, mold, bacteria, and plant-based viruses. Agar-based techniques are highly susceptible to contamination. Fungal contamination is difficult to …

BioSafe® Universal Benchtop Hoods Overview BioSafe® Universal Benchtop Hoods are a UL-Listed product manufactured by Terra Universal. "Universal" flow hoods designate a modular design that can achieve seven different configurations from a single flow hood. Seven Modular Configurations, One Benchtop …

A – Air Flow Direction (back to chart) There are compelling reasons to choose either airflow system depending on clearance requirements, process location, work surface design, and operator safety. Below is a brief comparison (read more on horizontal vs vertical laminar flow hoods). A1 – Vertical …

Cleaning a laminar flow hood sounds like a self-explanatory task, but there are plenty of factors to consider when the stakes of sterilization include the integrity of your products. Even more importantly, a clean laminar flow hood helps ensure the safety of patients and consumers on the receiving …

Whether you’re using a laboratory hood to limit exposure to chemical fumes or you require a particle-free work environment, all components of your hood work in tandem to attain optimal functionality. Hoods are enclosures, sometimes called work benches, work stations, or cabinets, that either blow …

A laminar flow hood is a vital device in the control of particle contamination. Laminar airflow is defined as air moving at the same speed and in the same direction, with no or minimal cross-over of air streams (or “lamina”). By contrast, turbulent flow creates swirls and eddies that deposit …