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Biological safety cabinets are used in laboratories to prevent the spread of infectious agents or aerosols that may be released while handling infected or virulent samples. They filter a portion of the air using HEPA filters and recirculate clean air back into the lab. These cabinets also direct a HEPA-filtered airflow onto the sample, keeping it free from microorganisms. Therefore, depending on the type of biological safety cabinet, they can protect the user, the environment, and the sample being handled inside. However, biosafety cabinets do not protect…
