Global Core Biodata Resource of the week: Cellosaurus

Posted 29 July 2024
Global Core Biodata Resource of the week: Cellosaurus

The GCBR of the week, Cellosaurus, is a knowledge resource on cell lines which facilitates the selection of appropriate cell lines for research projects, ensuring reproducibility, and addressing issues of cell line misidentification and contamination.

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