The International Cell Line Authentication Committee (ICLAC) was established in 2012 to raise awareness of false or misidentified cell lines and to help promote authentication testing as an effective way to combat the problem.
List of cell lines that are known to be misidentified and/or cross-contaminated.
Includes info on cell line policy for research institutions, guide to human cell line authentication, advice on cell line naming and more.
ICLAC page of educational info - the goal is to teach scientists at any level of understanding about misidentified cell lines and the consequences, authentication testing, and good cell culture practice.
Page where you can view this informative video on the hidden world of cell lines.