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ATCC Unveils 'Incredible 2020' Initiative

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Monday, November 5, 2018
Culture collections, ATCC, Gaithersburg, Maryland

This initiative is providing solutions to these challenges."

Key Points: 
  • This initiative is providing solutions to these challenges."
  • That's why ATCC is pledging to partner with the scientific community to address some of the biggest challenges limiting progress in biological research.
  • ATCC is the premier global biological materials resource and standards organization and the leading developer and supplier of authenticated cells lines and microorganisms.
  • ATCC is a non-profit organization with headquarters in Manassas, VA, and an R&D and services center in Gaithersburg, MD.

ATCC launches new PCR-based Mycoplasma Detection Service

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Biology, Mycoplasma, Biotechnology, Nature, Sexually transmitted diseases and infections, Infertility, Polymerase chain reaction, ATCC, Cell culture

This growing service portfolio is part of a larger effort by ATCC to support the authentication of cell lines used in basic and translational research and complements the STR Profiling service.

Key Points: 
  • This growing service portfolio is part of a larger effort by ATCC to support the authentication of cell lines used in basic and translational research and complements the STR Profiling service.
  • To address the negative research outcomes caused by mycoplasma, ATCC has developed a PCR-based mycoplasma detection service ( ATCC 136-XV ) and is one of the first to combine easy-to-use Whatman FTA sample collection cards with ATCC's best-selling Universal Mycoplasma Detection Kit.
  • This new technology enables reliable detection of more than 60 species of mycoplasma, including top cell culture contaminants.
  • "With the new ATCC PCR-based mycoplasma detection service, researchers can now be assured of the purity of their cell cultures and the validity of their results within 3 to 5 business days."

ATCC to Host Networking Opportunities at Upcoming ASM Microbe 2018 Conference

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
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MANASSAS, Va., June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ATCC, a global leader in biological materials development, management, and standards, will be hosting several networking events at the ASM Microbe 2018 conference to bring together the scientific community for discussions on advancements in molecular microbiology research and applications.

Key Points: 
  • MANASSAS, Va., June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --ATCC, a global leader in biological materials development, management, and standards, will be hosting several networking events at the ASM Microbe 2018 conference to bring together the scientific community for discussions on advancements in molecular microbiology research and applications.
  • The conference will take place June 7-11 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Dev Mittar, Sujatha Rashid, and Marco Riojas, will lead daily "Meet the Scientists" sessions from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at booth #1510, ATCC.
  • During the ASM Microbe Emerging Tech Talks series, Liz Kerrigan, ATCC Director of Business Development, will lead the discussion "ATCC Custom Manufacturing & Biobanking."