'The Fundamentals of Cell Culture - A Laboratory Handbook' has been produced as a guide for scientists who have recently been introduced to the discipline of cell culture. The aim of this handbook is to provide essential information about the fundamentals of cell culture ranging from the sourcing of cell lines and safety, to aspects of cryopreservation and quality control, which give the reader the essential facts needed when embarking on cell culture for the first time. Additionally, there is a series of 10 detailed protocols, which are routinely used in the ECACC laboratories. This handbook is not intended to be an in-depth text book of cell culture and you are encouraged to consult relevant specialised literature to obtain more detailed information.