Hence, one may speculate that the genetic alterations detected in these cell lines may have been present in the primary tumors from which they arose, and could reflect events that are relevant to the pathogenesis of BL and cervical carcinoma, respectively.Today, continuous suspension cultures are a common research tool; so common, in fact, that we seldom reflect on their origin or genetic constitution. Using the molecular cytogenetic techniques SKY, array CGH, and FISH, we have provided a complete and definitive karyotype of the original BL-derived cell line, Raji. Our results reveal a number of novel genomic aberrations, concurrent with the hallmark t(8;14) translocation. The use of continuous human cell lines has played a major role in the advancement of our understanding of hematopoietic and other malignancies. An appreciation of the genetic anomalies of a cancer cell line may aid in the correct interpretation of data generated in such a model. The current results may thus serve as a valuable reference for future studies on BL.