ATCC (American Type Culture Collection)

The American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) is a nonprofit organization that collects, preserves, and distributes various biological cultures, including bacteria, fungi, and cell lines. Researchers and scientists use these standardized cultures to study diseases, test medicines, and conduct experiments. By providing a consistent source of these organisms, ATCC helps ensure that scientific findings are reliable and reproducible across different laboratories. Essentially, it acts as a library for biological materials, playing a crucial role in advancing health and science.