ATCC

ATCC (American Type Culture Collection) is a private, nonprofit, global biological resource center and standards organization that provides scientists with the biomaterials and resources they need to conduct critical life science research. They support the scientific community with the world’s largest and most diverse collection of human and animal cell products, as well as molecular genomic tools, microbe products and biological materials. They offer a host of services, as well, including cell and microbial culturing and authentication, development and production of controls and derivatives, proficiency testing and biomaterial deposit services.