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ReviewMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2027

Microbial Genetic Resource Conservation Techniques.

Jasmín Salazar-Mendoza, Janette Betzabeth Villarruel-Muñoz, Lorena Jacqueline Gómez-Godínez, Ramón Ignacio Arteaga-Garibay, Hugo Ernesto Flores-López, Ignacio Valenzuela-Chavira

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Review in Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 2027. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Jasmín Salazar-MendozaDepartment of Engineering, Centro Universitario de los Altos, University of Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico.
Janette Betzabeth Villarruel-MuñozDepartment of Engineering, Centro Universitario de los Altos, University of Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico.
Lorena Jacqueline Gómez-GodínezCentro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, INIFAP, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico. gomez.lorena@inifap.gob.mx.
Ramón Ignacio Arteaga-GaribayCentro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, INIFAP, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico.
Hugo Ernesto Flores-LópezCampo Experimental Centro Altos de Jalisco, INIFAP, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico.
Ignacio Valenzuela-ChaviraDepartamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microbial genetic resources are a key part of global biodiversity. They are critical for biomedical innovation, environmental sustainability, and industrial biotechnology. In the past 10 years, microbiome research, synthetic biology, and systems biology have expanded how we view microorganisms. Microorganisms are now seen as more than just pathogens or environmental agents. As a result, preserving microbial diversity has become a strategic priority. The microbial resource ensures scientific reproducibility, supports biotechnology, and protects ecosystem services. This chapter gives a broad overview of microorganisms important to biomedicine and the environment. It examines the main principles, methods, and limits of their conservation. The chapter highlights the challenges of maintaining microbes' viability, genetic stability, and functional integrity. It discusses common preservation methods, such as subculturing, refrigeration, ultra-freezing, cryopreservation, and lyophilization. It also reviews which methods fit best based on biology and intended use. Finally, this chapter highlights the need for advanced preservation strategies that combine cryobiology, materials science, and synthetic biology. Microbial conservation is presented as a crucial part of building a sustainable bioeconomy and strong global health systems.

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BacteriaMicrobiotaPreservation, BiologicalBiodiversityBiotechnologyConservation of Natural ResourcesCryopreservationHumansBiobankingCryopreservationFunctional stabilityMicrobial biodiversityMicrobial conservation

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