Abstract:With the development of biotechnological methods that allow for the manipulation and free exchange of genetic material, there is a need to improve the methods of collecting and storing such material. Until now, freezing in liquid nitrogen has allowed the storage of cells and entire plant and animal tissues for practically unlimited time. Despite this, alternatives are still being sought that will eliminate the constant need to keep samples at low temperature. Lyophilization or freeze drying can be an alternati… Show more
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