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September 12, 2023 7 mins

#76 — Do you know how the first cells were identified? Or who discovered them? What about why they are called cells? Discover the fascinating history in this enlightening Mentors At Your Benchside episode.

Visit the original article for a timeline of cell biology, [1] discover the most commonly used cell lines, [2] and find out why HeLa cells are surrounded by controversy. [3]  

Resources:
1. History of Cell Biology. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/166/history-of-cell-biology/
2. Top 5 of the Most Commonly Used Cell Lines. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/33473/top-5-of-the-most-commonly-used-cell-lines/
3. The Story Behind Your Cell Culture. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/7647/the-story-behind-your-cell-culture/

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