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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Karpas 707 is a human multiple myeloma cell line that secretes λ light chain and carries the Philadelphia chromosome. It is a valuable model for studying plasma cell malignancies, chromosome abnormalities, and bone disease associated with myeloma. bit.ly/4z9jGpX #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

DLRP 20082610: A metastatic squamous cell lung carcinoma cell line with multiple chromosomal abnormalities, supporting drug resistance, anticancer therapy, and cancer genetics research. Find out more: bit.ly/472razB #CellLinesInAction #ECACC #UKHSA

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

SK-N-BE(2) is a widely used neuroblastoma cell line with reported N-myc amplification, making it an important model for high-risk neuroblastoma, cancer genetics and oncogene regulation research. Find out more: bit.ly/4wkT2YK #CellLinesInAction #ECACC #UKHSA

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A key tool in oral cancer research. Derived from a human tongue squamous cell carcinoma, this cell line is widely used to investigate cancer progression, apoptosis and treatment response. Find out more: bit.ly/4g8WtvA #CancerResearch #CellLinesInAction #UKHSA #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on UK SMI Q 1 – Validation and Verification of Diagnostic Tests before the consultation closes on 23 September 2026. Submit your comments: bit.ly/4xS7dpD CPD certificates available. #UKHSA #UKSMI #Microbiology

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

HOS R970-5 is a trusted osteogenic sarcoma model for studying bone cancer progression, viral replication, and drug resistance. Its high sensitivity to chemical and viral testing makes it a valuable platform for cancer research. bit.ly/4q3upy2 #CellLinesInAction #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

VCaP is a key model for studying castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Derived from a metastatic vertebral lesion, it expresses wild-type androgen receptor, AR-V7, and the TMPRSS2-ERG fusion, making it highly relevant for resistance research. bit.ly/4cvSrMu

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Four new Escherichia coli isolates from the Murray Collection are now available from NCTC. Dating from 1917-1954, these pre-antibiotic era strains support bacterial evolution and AMR research. bit.ly/4cEIr3R #NCTC #AMR

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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sharaine works at Porton Down, in what is sometimes called our 'top secret lab'. 🔬 🧪 Go behind the scenes and find out about her work on phages - a possible alternative treatment for antibiotics. 🧫

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

U-2 OS is a bone sarcoma cell line widely used in bone biology, cancer, and arthritis research. Its epithelial-like morphology also makes it ideal for advanced cell imaging applications. View profile: bit.ly/4hstEfT #CancerResearch #CellLinesInAction #BoneCancer #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We have a job vacancy for an ECACC Operations Lead at UKHSA to lead manufacturing, quality control, and human genetic services operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and managing operational teams. Learn more and apply today bit.ly/4gTPeYA #UKHSA #ECACC #Vacancy

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 14/09/2026

Reports of Candida viswanathii have been rare since its first description, probably due to the difficulty to accuartely identify it In 2025, the #outbreak source was recognised after 4 C. viswanathii bloodstream infections within a short period at a single centre in Italy #IDSky #EpiSky 🧫🧪 #MedSky

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Multicentre outbreak of Candida viswanathii bloodstream infections linked to contaminated milrinone, Italy, April to October 2025

In 2025, a multicentre outbreak of bloodstream infections caused by Candida viswanathii, a rare non-albicans Candida species, was identified in Italy. The source was recognised after four C. viswanath...

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fungal infections can look a lot like bacterial or viral illnesses, making them difficult to diagnose. Delays in diagnosis can lead to serious illness. Researchers at the MRC CMM and across the globe are improving fungal diagnostics and treatments. #ThinkFungus26

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

SH-SY5Y is a neuroblastoma-derived cell line widely used in neurobiology research. Its ability to differentiate into neuron-like cells makes it a valuable model for studying neuronal function and disease. bit.ly/4q5xGNq #CellLinesInAction #CancerResearch #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

PNT2 is a non-malignant prostate epithelial cell line widely used as a healthy control in prostate cancer research. It supports studies of cancer progression, cell mechanics, and tumour invasiveness. bit.ly/4c7QuWo #CancerResearch #ProstateCancer #ECACC

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 08/09/2026

“Super-gonorrhoea” sounds alarming. What does it actually mean? After #ECDC’s recent risk assessment on #ceftriaxone -resistant #gonorrhoea, our expert - Otilia Mårdh explains the resistance problem, local transmission in Europe and how to keep infections treatable. #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth

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Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 07/09/2026

Tetracyclines are one of the oldest and largest families of antibiotics in use. Consequently, bacterial resistance to them is widespread. This latest review contemplates the future of this longstanding antibiotic family. Read the full article here🔗 doi.org/10.1099/jmm.0.002197

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

PANC-1 is a pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cell line used to study tumour biology, treatment responses, and targeted therapies. Its neuroendocrine features also make it valuable for investigating emerging therapeutic approaches. View profile: bit.ly/4fMIJHT #ECACC

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Applied Microbiology International @amiposts.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist tracks the history of colicin research, and how exploring bacterial defence strategies has led to advancements in targeting MDR microbes and food safety. www.the-microbiologist.com/features/a-c...

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A century of colicin: how a problem became the cure

Since the dawn of time, bacteria have evolved sophisticated ways to wage war against one another. Among the most fascinating of these natural weapons are colicins - protein toxins produced by certain…

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

OE19 was established from an oesophageal gastric junction adenocarcinoma and is widely used to study carcinogenesis, chemotherapy response, targeted therapies, and apoptosis in oesophageal cancer research. View the profile: bit.ly/3Ulaxul #CellLinesInAction #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New to NCPV: MPXV 260122v (Recombinant Ib/IIb). An inter-clade recombinant mpox virus isolated in England from a traveller returning from Asia, highlighting ongoing MPXV evolution in human populations. Access the strain: bit.ly/4y2Vqoi #Mpox #MPXV #NCPV

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Nb2-11 is a rat lymphoma cell line widely used to study hormone-driven cell proliferation, tumour growth, anticancer therapies, and prolactin binding mechanisms. View the profile: bit.ly/4wkLFAz #CancerResearch #CellLinesInAction #CultureCollections #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Stay connected after #IMAV2026. Sign up to receive updates on NCPV collections, resources, events, and developments in virology. bit.ly/4tUSrfd @microbiologysociety.org #NCPV #Virology #ResearchCommunity

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Explore arbovirus resources from NCPV at #IMAV2026. Learn how authenticated virus materials support research on emerging threats. Learn more: bit.ly/4zRF4jO @microbiologysociety.orgc #Arboviruses #Virology #NCPV

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Day 2 of #IMAV2026. Meet the NCPV team and chat about emerging viruses, diagnostics, and research opportunities. @microbiologysociety.org #Arboviruses #Virology #NCPV

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Established in 2000, NCPV is one of the world's leading virus collections. We provide authenticated virus materials, including historic outbreak strains and recently circulating viruses, supporting research, diagnostics, and public health preparedness. @microbiologysociety.org #NCPV #Arboviruses

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We're exhibiting at #IMAV2026 in Liverpool. Visit the NCPV team to learn how our virus collections support research, diagnostics, and preparedness against emerging viral threats. @microbiologysociety.org #Arboviruses #Virology #NCPV

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

MCF7 is a widely used breast cancer cell line that helps researchers study tumour biology, drug development, and mechanisms of treatment resistance. Its expression of ER-α and other hormone receptors makes it a valuable research model. bit.ly/3U07eZu #CellLinesInAction

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

From cancer research to biotherapeutic production, CHO-K1 cells remain one of the most widely used cell lines. They serve as healthy controls and host expression systems for antibodies, hormones, enzymes and more. Find out more: bit.ly/4z5Ft1C #CellLinesInAction #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

New catalogue addition: 97-7 (Cat. No. 21062326), a urothelial bladder cancer cell line from our Wisconsin panel. Used to study tumour heterogeneity, progression and therapeutic vulnerabilities in bladder cancer research. Learn more: bit.ly/3UizZ3M #CancerResearch #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

MDA-MB-231 is a widely used triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cell line, helping researchers study tumour invasion, metastasis, and evaluate potential new therapies for hard-to-treat breast cancers. View the profile: bit.ly/4fVJTiX #CancerResearch #CellLinesInAction

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Bob & SerBob are the first spontaneously immortalised prostate cancer cell lines derived from a trans-rectal needle biopsy of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). They provide models for prostate cancer research. Explore now: bit.ly/4yVwHDo #CellLinesInAction

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New to NCTC: Streptococcus canis Type Strain. An important pathogen linked to infections in companion animals and of increasing interest in zoonotic research. Originally isolated from a bovine mastitis sample. bit.ly/4xmfSQC #NCTC #Microbiology #TypeStrain

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A549 is a widely used lung cancer cell line originally isolated from a pulmonary adenocarcinoma patient. It supports research into lung cancer, respiratory biology, toxicology, and drug responses. View profile: bit.ly/3ShQ5tS #LungCancer #A549 #ECACC #CellLinesInAction

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New Type Strain available: Enterococcus casseliflavus (NCTC 15067). This reference strain from the Enterococcaceae family is now available from NCTC to support microbiology research, testing, and method development. bit.ly/4q1lDkb #NCTC #Microbiology #TypeStrain

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. ECACC offers 60+ cell lines derived from colorectal tumours to support cancer research. Browse the collection: bit.ly/3S2Ft1u #CancerResearch #ColorectalCancer #ECACC #CellLinesInAction

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

New to NCTC: Moraxella canis Type Strain (NCTC 15066). Originally isolated from a human wound following a dog bite in 1970s Sweden, this reference strain is now available to support microbiology research and testing. bit.ly/4pUUkb8 #NCTC #Microbiology #TypeStrain

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Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 16/08/2026

Applications for the Royal College of Pathology/Specialist Society Medical Elective small grant scheme are now open. Apply before 5 Oct 2026: www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/u…. #Grant #MedicalElective

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Access verified oesophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) cell lines with genotyping data from ECACC. Authenticated human cancer cell lines compared to original donor tumour tissue. Browse the collection: bit.ly/4e7G62B #CancerResearch #ECACC #OesophagealCancer

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

New Type Strain available: Lactobacillus crispatus (NCTC 15065). Originally isolated from a human eye, this reference strain is now available from NCTC to support microbiology research, QA, and method development. bit.ly/45FPCVn #NCTC #Microbiology #TypeStrain

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Advance your cancer research with ECACC's collection of 500+quality-controlled cancer cell lines across multiple cancer types, species and tissues, supporting reliable research worldwide. Explore the collection: bit.ly/4qh066R #CancerResearch #CellLinesInAction #ECACC

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

New Type Strain available: Yersinia rohdei (NCTC 15064). Originally isolated from dog faeces, this trusted reference strain is now available from NCTC to support microbiology research and testing. Learn more: bit.ly/4wcY5Kp #NCTC #Microbiology #TypeStrain

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on UK SMI B 57: Investigation of samples for lower respiratory tract infections caused by bacterial pathogens before the consultation closes on 11 August 2026. Submit your comments here: bit.ly/4w3YPS7 #UKHSA #UKSMI

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Type strain available from NCTC: Lactobacillus jensenii. An important member of the human microbiota, supporting research in physiology, host-microbe interactions, taxonomy and probiotics. www.culturecollections.org.uk/nop/p… #NCTC #Microbiology #Probiotics

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

NCTC 15060, the type strain of Moraxella lincolnii, isolated from a human clinical specimen. Supporting research in taxonomy, identification, physiology and clinical microbiology. bit.ly/4w6pspP #NCTC #Microbiology

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Culture Collections @culturecollections.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The UK has pledged to support the response to the Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in eastern DRC. Funding will strengthen surveillance, support frontline healthcare workers and help affected communities access lifesaving care. Read more: bit.ly/4vEXAte #UKHSA

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