Types of vials used to store and ship microorganisms
Understand the differences between ATCC vial formats so you can choose the right storage and handling method for your microbial cultures. Watch the video
How to open a glass vial
Follow our simple steps to learn the safest and most effective way to open glass ampoules in the laboratory. Watch the video
How to access product sheets and resources
Discover how to access essential product sheets and cultivation resources that ensure your microbial cultures thrive. Watch the video
Cell growth and authentication
How to thaw cells
Master the critical steps of cell thawing and protect your cultures from osmotic shock, cryoprotectant toxicity, and viability loss. Watch the video
How to expand cells
Learn how to time your cell expansion perfectly, ensuring healthy growth, avoiding decline, and maintaining phenotypic stability. Watch the video
How to trypsinize cells
Learn the essential steps of trypsinization and protect your cells from damage while ensuring successful detachment and subculturing. Watch the video
How to cryopreserve cells
Master the science of cryopreservation and learn how to freeze cells with precision to preserve viability and integrity for long-term success. Watch the video
How to characterize cells
Learn about cell characterization techniques that can safeguard your research by confirming cell identity and detecting contamination early. Watch the video
Cell culture contamination
Protect your research from bacterial and fungal contamination by learning how to spot, prevent, and manage contamination in cell cultures. Watch the video
Mycoplasma contamination
Discover how to detect and prevent mycoplasma contamination—an invisible threat that can silently sabotage your cell cultures. Watch the video
Cross-contamination
Learn how to prevent cross-contamination in cell cultures and protect your research from misidentified cell lines. Watch the video
STR profiling
Learn how STR profiling can safeguard the integrity of your cell lines and ensure reliability in your research. Watch the video
Microbial growth and authentication
Best practices for microbial growth
See our top tips for media prep, incubation, and propagation that ensure consistent, high-quality growth of bacteria. Watch the video
How to initiate microbial cultures
Discover expert tips and techniques for rehydrating freeze-dried pellets and thawing frozen vials. Watch the video
Atmospheric conditions for microbes
Learn how to cultivate aerobic, microaerophilic, and anaerobic organisms with precision for optimal bacterial growth. Watch the video
How to grow anaerobes
Learn about anaerobe propagation methodologies and how to achieve optimal growth within anoxic environments. Watch the video
How to grow microaerophiles
Get insights into the cultivation techniques, equipment, and media needed to culture microorganisms in low oxygen environments. Watch the video
How to grow bacteriophages
Uncover step-by-step techniques for successful bacteriophage propagation and learn how to optimize conditions for reliable viral growth. Watch the video
How to grow Mollicutes
Learn techniques for media preparation, pH control, and serum supplementation for successful growth of Mollicutes. Watch the video
How to grow extremophiles
Uncover the secrets of cultivating extremophiles and learn the specialized techniques needed to grow them successfully. Watch the video
How ATCC authenticates microbes
Discover how ATCC’s polyphasic authentication approach ensures the accuracy and integrity of bacteria and bacteriophages. Watch the video
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