8/8
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
August 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM
8/8
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
6/8
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
August 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM
6/8
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
Release 56 of #Cellosaurus is now available at www.cellosaurus.org
This release contains information on 168,970 #celllines and cites 29,972 publications.
In this release, new patient-derived and commercially available cell line collections.
This release contains information on 168,970 #celllines and cites 29,972 publications.
In this release, new patient-derived and commercially available cell line collections.
June 29, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Release 56 of #Cellosaurus is now available at www.cellosaurus.org
This release contains information on 168,970 #celllines and cites 29,972 publications.
In this release, new patient-derived and commercially available cell line collections.
This release contains information on 168,970 #celllines and cites 29,972 publications.
In this release, new patient-derived and commercially available cell line collections.
Cellosaurus (a scientific database that serves as an online encyclopedia of cell lines used in biomedical research; maintained within the bioinformatics community, notably linked to the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics) has left X (727 followers)
Bluesky: @cellosaurus.bsky.social
Bluesky: @cellosaurus.bsky.social
April 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Cellosaurus (a scientific database that serves as an online encyclopedia of cell lines used in biomedical research; maintained within the bioinformatics community, notably linked to the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics) has left X (727 followers)
Bluesky: @cellosaurus.bsky.social
Bluesky: @cellosaurus.bsky.social
Release 55 of #Cellosaurus is ready: cellosaurus.org
It contains information regarding 167'186 #celllines and cite 29'959 publications.
It contains information regarding 167'186 #celllines and cite 29'959 publications.
March 31, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Release 55 of #Cellosaurus is ready: cellosaurus.org
It contains information regarding 167'186 #celllines and cite 29'959 publications.
It contains information regarding 167'186 #celllines and cite 29'959 publications.
7/ What you should do right now:
- Check every cell line in your lab against Cellosaurus
- Set up STR profiling for any line that hasn't been authenticated in the last 2 years
- Check every cell line in your lab against Cellosaurus
- Set up STR profiling for any line that hasn't been authenticated in the last 2 years
March 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
7/ What you should do right now:
- Check every cell line in your lab against Cellosaurus
- Set up STR profiling for any line that hasn't been authenticated in the last 2 years
- Check every cell line in your lab against Cellosaurus
- Set up STR profiling for any line that hasn't been authenticated in the last 2 years
March 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🌍 Swiss-Prot, UniProt, PROSITE, ENZYME, ExPASy, neXtProt, and Cellosaurus remain central infrastructure for protein annotation, domain classification, enzyme nomenclature, and cell line validation, supporting reproducible research and large-scale computational analyses worldwide.
February 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM
🌍 Swiss-Prot, UniProt, PROSITE, ENZYME, ExPASy, neXtProt, and Cellosaurus remain central infrastructure for protein annotation, domain classification, enzyme nomenclature, and cell line validation, supporting reproducible research and large-scale computational analyses worldwide.
This feature reflects on Amos Bairoch’s foundational role in protein bioinformatics. He created Swiss-Prot in 1986 with ~4000 curated entries—later co-founding UniProt—and developed PROSITE, ENZYME, ExPASy, neXtProt, and Cellosaurus.
February 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM
This feature reflects on Amos Bairoch’s foundational role in protein bioinformatics. He created Swiss-Prot in 1986 with ~4000 curated entries—later co-founding UniProt—and developed PROSITE, ENZYME, ExPASy, neXtProt, and Cellosaurus.
The legacy of Amos Bairoch, the resources he and others created (Swiss-Prot, UniProt, PROSITE, ENZYME, ExPASy, neXtProt, Cellosaurus), his commitment to open access and high-quality curation, is immense and have guided bioinformatics to this day.
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Amos Bairoch (1957–2025): pioneer of bioinformatics and founder of Swiss-Prot
Amos Bairoch, one of the founding figures of bioinformatics, passed away on 1 December 2025 at the age of 68 (SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics 2025a).
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February 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The legacy of Amos Bairoch, the resources he and others created (Swiss-Prot, UniProt, PROSITE, ENZYME, ExPASy, neXtProt, Cellosaurus), his commitment to open access and high-quality curation, is immense and have guided bioinformatics to this day.
Cellosaurus is an excellent resource for learning more about cell lines from nomenclature to provenance. It was the only place to register a cell line for a research resource identifier (RRID), a unique, persistent identifier for laboratory materials.
January 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Cellosaurus is an excellent resource for learning more about cell lines from nomenclature to provenance. It was the only place to register a cell line for a research resource identifier (RRID), a unique, persistent identifier for laboratory materials.
Just went to Cellosaurus's webpage and saw the announcement of Amos Bairoch's passing: www.sib.swiss/news/amos-ba...
He was always very kind and rigorous during our interactions, and I sincerely hope Cellosaurus is not compromised following his passing.
He was always very kind and rigorous during our interactions, and I sincerely hope Cellosaurus is not compromised following his passing.
Amos Bairoch, Swiss pioneer of bioinformatics, passes away
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our co-founder and Group Leader Amos Bairoch. Emeritus professor at the University of Geneva, he shaped the development of bioinformatics over more th...
www.sib.swiss
January 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Just went to Cellosaurus's webpage and saw the announcement of Amos Bairoch's passing: www.sib.swiss/news/amos-ba...
He was always very kind and rigorous during our interactions, and I sincerely hope Cellosaurus is not compromised following his passing.
He was always very kind and rigorous during our interactions, and I sincerely hope Cellosaurus is not compromised following his passing.
Deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Amos Bairoch. He introduced me to bioinformatics 22 years ago and helped shape our field with resources like Swiss-Prot, Cellosaurus, and ViralZone. I’ve lost a friend, and the community has lost a visionary.
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Amos Bairoch, pioneer of bioinformatics and co-founder of SIB. His lifelong commitment for high-quality, open data transformed global research. We honour his legacy by continuing to build the future of bioinformatics.
Amos Bairoch, Swiss pioneer of bioinformatics, passes away
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our co-founder and Group Leader Amos Bairoch. Emeritus professor at the University of Geneva, he shaped the development of bioinformatics over more th...
www.sib.swiss
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Amos Bairoch. He introduced me to bioinformatics 22 years ago and helped shape our field with resources like Swiss-Prot, Cellosaurus, and ViralZone. I’ve lost a friend, and the community has lost a visionary.
A #Bioinformatics giant passes away. Very sad to hear this news today. Sad for Switzerland, and for the whole world. Amos Bairoch was a part of the Bioinformatics community for many decades. He will be missed. #Database #Biocuration #SwissProt #Prosite #Cellosaurus |
www.sib.swiss/news/amos-ba...
www.sib.swiss/news/amos-ba...
Amos Bairoch, Swiss pioneer of bioinformatics, passes away
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our co-founder and Group Leader Amos Bairoch. Emeritus professor at the University of Geneva, he shaped the development of bioinformatics over more th...
www.sib.swiss
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A #Bioinformatics giant passes away. Very sad to hear this news today. Sad for Switzerland, and for the whole world. Amos Bairoch was a part of the Bioinformatics community for many decades. He will be missed. #Database #Biocuration #SwissProt #Prosite #Cellosaurus |
www.sib.swiss/news/amos-ba...
www.sib.swiss/news/amos-ba...
Release 54 of #Cellosaurus is ready: www.cellosaurus.org
It contains information regarding 167'127 #celllines and cite 29'935 publications.
It contains information regarding 167'127 #celllines and cite 29'935 publications.
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Release 54 of #Cellosaurus is ready: www.cellosaurus.org
It contains information regarding 167'127 #celllines and cite 29'935 publications.
It contains information regarding 167'127 #celllines and cite 29'935 publications.
8/8
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
8/8
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
Key takeaways:
• Verify your cell lines BEFORE starting experiments, not after publishing
• Use Cellosaurus to check if your line has known problems
6/8
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
6/8
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
The solution exists: Cellosaurus → www.cellosaurus.org/
This database catalogs over 150K cell lines and flags the problematic ones.
Before you start your next experiment, search your cell line here: www.cellosaurus.org/search?inpu...
Takes 30 seconds. Could save you years.
🤖🧬 New biomedical MCP server added to the registry:
Unofficial Cellosaurus MCP
Check it out at https://biocontext.ai/registry/biocontext-ai/unofficial-cellosaurus-mcp
Unofficial Cellosaurus MCP
Check it out at https://biocontext.ai/registry/biocontext-ai/unofficial-cellosaurus-mcp
September 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🤖🧬 New biomedical MCP server added to the registry:
Unofficial Cellosaurus MCP
Check it out at https://biocontext.ai/registry/biocontext-ai/unofficial-cellosaurus-mcp
Unofficial Cellosaurus MCP
Check it out at https://biocontext.ai/registry/biocontext-ai/unofficial-cellosaurus-mcp
added a piezo pickup to cellosaurus rex it's fuckin cool ten bucks
August 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
added a piezo pickup to cellosaurus rex it's fuckin cool ten bucks
Release 53 of #Cellosaurus is ready: www.cellosaurus.org
It contains information regarding 165'949 #celllines and cite 29'655 publications. Author name representation has changed from listing the surname followed by initials to a full-name format that spells out the given name(s) in full
It contains information regarding 165'949 #celllines and cite 29'655 publications. Author name representation has changed from listing the surname followed by initials to a full-name format that spells out the given name(s) in full
August 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Release 53 of #Cellosaurus is ready: www.cellosaurus.org
It contains information regarding 165'949 #celllines and cite 29'655 publications. Author name representation has changed from listing the surname followed by initials to a full-name format that spells out the given name(s) in full
It contains information regarding 165'949 #celllines and cite 29'655 publications. Author name representation has changed from listing the surname followed by initials to a full-name format that spells out the given name(s) in full
Today's keynote at #ISMBECCB2025 Amos Bairoch talking about 45 years of data curation #swissProt #cellosaurus
July 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Today's keynote at #ISMBECCB2025 Amos Bairoch talking about 45 years of data curation #swissProt #cellosaurus
Cellosaurus, a curated cell line database, is now in RDF format with SPARQL query support—boosting data integration and discovery!
💡 It is part of our portfolio of 17 open biodata tools, professionally supported by the institute.
More: www.sib.swiss/services/ope...
💡 It is part of our portfolio of 17 open biodata tools, professionally supported by the institute.
More: www.sib.swiss/services/ope...
Cellosaurus is now available in RDF format, with a triple store that supports SPARQL queries. If you want to test it, we have 70 example queries that you can use and modify: api.cellosaurus.org/sparql-editor. And explore our ontology with our new "Concept Hopper": api.cellosaurus.org/rdf-concept-...
June 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Cellosaurus, a curated cell line database, is now in RDF format with SPARQL query support—boosting data integration and discovery!
💡 It is part of our portfolio of 17 open biodata tools, professionally supported by the institute.
More: www.sib.swiss/services/ope...
💡 It is part of our portfolio of 17 open biodata tools, professionally supported by the institute.
More: www.sib.swiss/services/ope...
Cellosaurus is now available in RDF format, with a triple store that supports SPARQL queries. If you want to test it, we have 70 example queries that you can use and modify: api.cellosaurus.org/sparql-editor. And explore our ontology with our new "Concept Hopper": api.cellosaurus.org/rdf-concept-...
June 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Cellosaurus is now available in RDF format, with a triple store that supports SPARQL queries. If you want to test it, we have 70 example queries that you can use and modify: api.cellosaurus.org/sparql-editor. And explore our ontology with our new "Concept Hopper": api.cellosaurus.org/rdf-concept-...