In addition, cryopreservation of lynx genetic material and a captive ex situ breeding project were initiated to preserve the genetic diversity of the species and produce new specimens for future reintroduction.
A major secondary benefit will derive from the banking of specimens for future analysis.
Access to archived pathology specimens is restricted, both for ethical reasons, and to preserve scarce specimens for future researchers.
Throughout this project, we have increased the autopsy rate and established a population-based bank of specimens for future research.
Urine specimens, for a future speciated arsenic analysis, and blood specimens for future genetic and nutritional analyses were collected at the time of the interview, and archived at -20 C.
Where possible, a copy of the final pathology report was obtained with the locations of archival and diagnostic tumour specimens for future requests of paraffin blocks and slides.
You know, if the specimens are here at some stage, they have to be transferred from me either to the university or to the country and the country will take custody of those specimens for future generations and everybody else".
Partner with natural history museums, repositories, and bio-banks, (e.g., members of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network GGBNN) [ 4]) to preserve well-contextualized samples (environmental samples and organismal specimens) for future 'omics analysis, including whole genomes and metagenomes.
The NCST document further states that it is not allowed in Malawi to consent research participants to collection, use and storage of specimens for future use in research or other purposes [ 4, 5].
