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This core provides mycoplasma testing, baculovirus titer measurements, growing of cultured cells and cell storage services. In addition, the Facility trains users in cell culture techniques and provides sterile hood facilities for users. Major equipment includes two biosafety cabinets; three microscopes with one photo documentation system; two CO2 incubators and two incubators for insect cell lines; cold storage facilities consisting of a liquid nitrogen freezer, cryogenic storage Dewars, ultra low freezer, five -15° C freezers and 4 refrigerators. The core is centrally located in two rooms in Pinn Hall with easy access for most researchers in the School of Medicine.