Mycoplasma are microscopic bacteria lacking a rigid cell wall, allowing them to pass through standard filtration systems and evade detection. Their presence can severely impact cell growth, protein expression, and assay results, making sensitive detection methods and contamination prevention critical in biopharma and cell therapy workflows. https://xelleratherapeutics.hashnode.dev/what-is-mycoplasma-and-why-it-is-a-serious-risk-in-cell-culture-labs