TissuesElectron MicroscopyTissuePreserveArchaeopteryxFossilSpeciesSamplesHerbariumCollectionFixationConservationZoosRepositoryData from biologicalPivotalArtefacts2021UrineExceptional PreservationChemistry2023SciencesCollectionsProtocolsPreparationPreparationsStorageMorphologyMicroscopeTaxonomyBodiesClinicalHttpsReceiptIncreasinglyPrimarilyLaboratoryProcessesCharacteristicsBiomedicalResearchResearchersMuseumCollectNaturalInstitutionHumanPreviouslyTechniqueHighStructuralMethodsFeathersDeerChemicalLaboratoriesImaging
Tissues5
- Going from dead organism to eternal fossil is a complex, chemical process that involves the formation of minerals within biological tissues. (utexas.edu)
- The search for techniques for preservation of biological tissues goes back more than five thousand years, where, for religious or scientific reasons, chemical or physical means were used to preserve specimens or bodies. (plastination.org)
- Performs histological preparations from human and animal specimen, that includes grossing and processing tissues, paraffin embedding, tissue sectioning and staining. (bcm.edu)
- A fossil bird recovered from Cretaceous lake deposits in China shows preservation of some soft tissues, including a pair of lungs that appear to have functioned in a way similar to those of living birds. (grisda.org)
- Biological specimens, including cells, tissues, and DNA samples , are vital components of a repository dedicated to preserving cellular diversity. (expressnewstimes.com)
Electron Microscopy1
- This paper reports our experiences with preparing delicate biological specimens for scanning electron microscopy. (scanning-fams.org)
Tissue5
- Since 2010, the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas has donated more than 770 specimens and tissue samples to the museum. (yale.edu)
- DNA yields were greater than 110 ng/mg tissue for all samples and PCR amplification thresholds (Ct values) using several universal plant primers showed DNA amplification for most of the specimens. (usda.gov)
- Finally, long-term storage of tissue specimens in 0.1 M cacodylic acid buffer is possible if the buffer is changed on a monthly basis to avoid growth of unwanted microorganisms, such as fungi. (scanning-fams.org)
- Updates to acceptable fixed autopsy tissue specimens for submission to CDC's Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch. (cdc.gov)
- Updates to postmortem swab and fixed tissue specimen collection and submission procedures. (cdc.gov)
Preserve4
- They also periodically collect and preserve biological samples, such as blood, plasma, and DNA. (yale.edu)
- The container can store biological specimens for a long time, preserve animals, semen, and biomedical vaccines. (liquidnitrogendewars.com)
- The Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve was one of the first private initiatives intended to preserve the natural heritage and biodiversity of our country, integrating these activities with high quality tourist services. (gochile.cl)
- To preserve this species, HH Foundation has created the "Southern Huemul Conservation Center", located inside the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. (gochile.cl)
Archaeopteryx2
- In 2012, Ryan Carney and colleagues produced the first colour study on an Archaeopteryx specimen. (wikipedia.org)
- Since then, another eleven Archaeopteryx specimens have been recovered from the limestones near Solnhofen, Germany. (grisda.org)
Fossil6
- In a study of the colour and shape of fossilized melanosomes in numerous extant and fossil specimens, Li et al. (wikipedia.org)
- Lead author Sinjini Sinha, a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences, examines images of fossil specimens in the scanning electron microscope lab. (utexas.edu)
- The authors examined different parts of fossil specimens under a scanning electron microscope equipped with a tool to detect chemical elements present in the minerals. (utexas.edu)
- Perhaps one of the biggest takeaways of this work is that global events in the past could have set the stage for the exceptional preservation seen in fossil-rich marine deposits around the world regardless of their location, lithologies, environments, and depositional setting," he said. (utexas.edu)
- Recently reported specimens of the enigmatic Ediacaran fossil Dickinsonia from Russia show damage and repair that provides evidence of how they grew, and of their biological affinities. (researchgate.net)
- The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils - Deep Time invites visitors to travel through ancient ecosystems, witness the evolution of life and get up close to some 700 fossil specimens, including dramatically posed giants like Tyrannosaurus rex, Diplodocus and the woolly mammoth. (si.edu)
Species4
- This may have been because of different testing methods or a different age or species of the second tested specimen. (wikipedia.org)
- for, at the biological level, the preservation and expansion of the species as a whole is actually of greater concern unconscious though it may be than the safety of any particular body belonging to that species. (khaldea.com)
- Specimens from various species serve as the basis for comparative genomics, helping scientists unravel genetic traits unique to each organism. (expressnewstimes.com)
- Biological specimen repositories aid evolutionary biologists in tracing the evolutionary history of different species. (expressnewstimes.com)
Samples6
- The dehydration of the samples using the critical point of water is not feasible since it lies at 374 °C and 229 bar where any biological sample would be destroyed. (leica-microsystems.com)
- However, DNA extraction from herbarium samples is often difficult due to degradation of the specimen, plant chemistry, morphological characteristics, or method of collection and preservation. (usda.gov)
- Using advanced techniques in collection, preservation and storage, our high quality biological samples and specimens play a vital role in research, development and manufacturing. (medixbiochemica.com)
- In the realm of medical diagnostics and research, the collection of biological samples plays a pivotal role in understanding and monitoring various he. (cnfangye.com)
- In the world of scientific research, the storage and preservation of valuable samples are of paramount importance. (cnfangye.com)
- While this process allows for the long-term storage of biological samples, it may lower the yields of DNA extraction, and may cause chemical changes in nucleic acid structure, both of which can adversely affect downstream characterization. (accuref.com)
Herbarium4
- Herbarium specimens are becoming increasingly recognized as a vital resource to help answer research questions related to understanding taxonomic identity, evolutionary relationships, genetic diversity, and many other aspects across the biological sciences. (usda.gov)
- ARS scientists developed a fast, easy, cost-effective method that utilizes common laboratory chemicals and supplies and has been optimized for extraction of DNA from herbarium specimens of varying age and condition. (usda.gov)
- This protocol, which is simple, fast, and uses standard laboratory-grade chemicals, yields DNA from herbarium specimens that is comparable in quality to that from commercially available kits, and is of sufficient quality and quantity for downstream applications. (usda.gov)
- No material may be removed from the borrowing institution or permanently from the specimen itself without prior written permission from the Herbarium in Lund (LD). (lu.se)
Collection12
- Colour photographs of beetle larvae representing many of the families discussed, and using specimens from the van Emden collection, are provided. (royensoc.co.uk)
- Museums have a wealth of preserved specimens that provide scientists massive amounts of information, but very little data about how the animals lived their day-to-day life," said Gregory Watkins-Colwell, collection manager for herpetology and ichthyology at the Yale Peabody Museum and a co-author of the paper. (yale.edu)
- This generational affair also features some highlights from natural specimens collected by Thomas Cole and Frederic Church, including items from the Church family's extensive collection of bird eggs. (hyperallergic.com)
- Yugra State University Biological Collection (YSU BC). (gbif.org)
- The museum holds over 148 million objects and specimens, making it the largest natural history collection in the world. (si.edu)
- The Laboratory Technician II position coordinates day to day activities of human specimen collection and distribution protocols. (bcm.edu)
- The specimens housed in the collection at EKU are unique, indispensable, and frankly, are unrivaled in the state of Kentucky," remarked Dr. Dodd. (eku.edu)
- As the EKU mammalogy collection grows, it also grows in its educational value for current and future EKU students who will benefit from learning to identify and prepare specimens," said Ms. Baker. (eku.edu)
- The EKU mammal collection has specimens on loan to R1 universities in the state and is increasingly serving as a repository for specimens used for teaching at EKU, for research with state agencies and educating the public, and student-centered research efforts. (eku.edu)
- Detailed specimen collection and processing instructions are discussed in the NHANES Laboratory/Medical Technologists Procedures Manual (LPM). (cdc.gov)
- This document also provides recommendations for biosafety and infection control practices during specimen collection and handling, including during autopsy procedures. (cdc.gov)
- Of the 120 strains of Variola virus in the Russian collection, 55 isolates had been selected for further investigation, involving viability studies, biological characterization and genome analysis. (who.int)
Fixation1
- We also found that of three different concentrations of glutaraldehyde, a fixation with a 1.5% solution was sufficient to achieve excellent structural preservation, even without using post fixation in osmium tetroxide. (scanning-fams.org)
Conservation4
- As an alternative, zoos could deposit specimens of high scientific value with natural history museums, extending the research and teaching value of their collections and strengthening their credibility as conservation-oriented scientific organizations. (yale.edu)
- Depositing a specimen from a zoo into a museum can extend the 'life' of that animal in perpetuity - providing research, education, and conservation opportunities for years to come," said Alex Shepack, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Notre Dame and coauthor on the paper. (yale.edu)
- Preserving biological specimens is crucial for conservation efforts. (expressnewstimes.com)
- The museum also conducts various awareness programs among the people about the conservation, preservation, and the long-term use of natural resources. (ktmguide.com)
Zoos5
- The animal collections housed at zoos and natural history museums - living specimens in the first case, preserved in the other - constitute an exhaustive trove of information about Earth's biodiversity. (yale.edu)
- At the same time, zoos can also be important sources of preserved specimens for museums. (yale.edu)
- Disposing of deceased animals is a logistical and often a legal necessity for zoos, which lack the expertise and facilities to house preserved specimens, the authors add. (yale.edu)
- Depositing specimens in museums can help zoos learn more about the health of the animal while it was living under their care - perhaps an elephant had an infected tooth that went undetected while it was living - knowledge that could inform a zoo's practices and benefit its collections, Watkins-Colwell explained. (yale.edu)
- For example, the Peabody Museum has received specimens from zoos across the United States. (yale.edu)
Repository2
- Preserving cellular diversity through a repository of biological specimens is a cornerstone of modern scientific research. (expressnewstimes.com)
- c) where possible, information on the origin, biological properties, passage history and other characteristics of the material held in each repository should be included as part of the inventory. (who.int)
Data from biological1
- These situations are common in the case of complex data from biological specimens. (nature.com)
Pivotal1
- Studying cellular diversity through biological specimens is pivotal in medical research. (expressnewstimes.com)
Artefacts1
- K. Richter: Cutting artefacts on ultrathin cryosections of biological bulk specimens. (laboratoryresource.com.au)
20211
- 2021. Investigating possible gastroliths in a referred specimen of Bohaiornis guoi (Aves: Enantiornithes). (paleontologista.com)
Urine1
- Urine specimens are processed, stored, and shipped to the Division of Environmental Health Laboratory Sciences, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for analysis. (cdc.gov)
Exceptional Preservation1
- I was curious what led to the exceptional preservation. (utexas.edu)
Chemistry3
- I want to get the latest chemistry news from C&EN in my inbox every week. (acs.org)
- The microscopic investigation of possibly life-containing specimens can be greatly aided by looking not just at the morphology of a feature of interest, but at its chemistry as well. (nationalacademies.org)
- How does one map the chemistry of a specimen? (nationalacademies.org)
20231
- The Journal of Plastination (December 3, 2023) Plastination of glycerin-fixed specimens . (plastination.org)
Sciences3
- Understanding this challenging complexity is the realm of the biological sciences: Trying to make sense of the massive, messy data in terms of discovering patterns and revealing its underlying general rules. (scirp.org)
- We invite the Biological Collections community at-large to join the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS), Natural Science Collections Alliance (NSCA), and Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) for a joint discussion with the Biodiversity Collections Network (BCoN) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) on the future of biological collections. (aibs.org)
- Natural history collections are an undervalued resource for cataloging both existing and extinct biota," said Dr. Luke Dodd, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. (eku.edu)
Collections8
- Applicants must be municipal or not-for-profit organizations that own, house, care for, and interpret living or systematically organized collections of biological specimens of natural origin, and that primarily provide such services to the general public on a regular and predictable basis. (ny.gov)
- Ironically, though Heade, Cole, and Church advocated for the preservation of natural spaces, the fad of biological specimen collections like the ones being presented fueled a market for hunting the birds that Heade idealized. (hyperallergic.com)
- The recent creation of plastination labs in Brazil and the increased demand to convert existing glycerin-fixed specimen collections to plastinated ones, prompted this study to evaluate the viability of converting previously glycerin-fixed specimens to plastinated specimens. (plastination.org)
- Representatives from the NASEM panel that authored the report, Biological Collections: Ensuring Critical Research and Education for the 21st Century , and the Extended Specimen Network writing committee will discuss and leverage the common themes and associated recommendations from these reports to kick off discussions on the short-, medium-, and long-term implementation plan goals and identify the path forward. (aibs.org)
- Biological Collections: Ensuring Critical Research and Education for the 21st Century. (aibs.org)
- The Biological Collections community around the world is incredibly diverse and all voices need to be heard. (aibs.org)
- Semantics in Support of Biodiversity: An Introduction to the Biological Collections Ontology and Related Ontologies. (philpapers.org)
- The collections of the Biological Museum in Lund are available for researchers from throughout the world for research purposes. (lu.se)
Protocols2
- Our FFPE blocks reference standards allows you to optimize your sample processing protocols for FFPE specimens, without the need to use precious clinical specimens. (accuref.com)
- For processing of blood specimens we recommend to use the fol owing protocols. (who.int)
Preparation4
- Rapid cryo-preservation of biological specimens is the current gold standard in sample preparation for ultrastructural analysis in X-ray imaging. (nih.gov)
- With the gradual development of appropriate specimen-preparation techniques, it proved an invaluable tool for visualizing biological structures. (scirp.org)
- It also has equipment and supplies that allow for dissection, specimen preparation and preservation, and storage for a wide range of mammals found in Kentucky and beyond. (eku.edu)
- The preparation of formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) cell blocks is a common method for biological specimen preservation. (accuref.com)
Preparations2
- The guidelines address handling patient-derived specimens, propagating viruses in culture (including viral concentrate preparations), and housing and handling infected animals. (cdc.gov)
- In histological preparations, cryopreservation or cryofixation is used to maintain the existing form, structure, and chemical composition of all the constituent elements of the specimens. (bvsalud.org)
Storage4
- The Liquid nitrogen tank has good heat preservation, durable aluminum alloy, and good liquid nitrogen storage time. (liquidnitrogendewars.com)
- It comes with 6 canisters for biological sample storage, suitable for liquid nitrogen. (liquidnitrogendewars.com)
- Preserving biological specimens presents challenges, including ethical considerations, storage limitations, and ensuring access for research while maintaining sample integrity. (expressnewstimes.com)
- Emerging technologies, such as cryopreservation and digital data storage, offer promising solutions to overcome these challenges and enhance the preservation of cellular diversity. (expressnewstimes.com)
Morphology1
- is in the study of surface morphology in biological applications which requires the preservation of the surface details of a specimen. (leica-microsystems.com)
Microscope1
- Secondary ion mass spectroscopy microscopes can provide 50-nm spatial resolution mapping of molecular masses, but because the specimen is eroded in the microscope, one can examine a microscopic feature only once. (nationalacademies.org)
Taxonomy2
- A specimen's records typically include information on where, when, and by whom it was collected, as well as its taxonomy and method of preservation. (yale.edu)
- Specifically, this research addressed the implications of preservation for taxonomy and life history studies and the application of minimum size limits (MSL) for managing seahorse trade. (projectseahorse.org)
Bodies1
- 1. All human beings operate at the biological level as physical organisms, as bodies. (khaldea.com)
Clinical2
- 2014). Despite posterior teeth and its biological proprieties, which can contribute presents higher prevalence of NCCLs than anterior , for analysis of dental behavior and clinical this discrepancy is attenuated with age (LAI et al. (bvsalud.org)
- Given the strong performance characteristics of the cytb assay, we propose that it may be useful to diagnostic laboratories wishing to screen clinical fecal specimens suspected of containing human-infecting Cyclospora spp.IMPORTANCEHuman-infecting Cyclospora spp. (cdc.gov)
Https1
- Retrieved from https://journal.plastination.org/articles/plastination-of-glycerin-fixed-specimens/ . (plastination.org)
Receipt2
- Other chapters outline the correct procedures for data handling and data processing at each stage from receipt of the specimen to the final laboratory report, and offer general advice on the organization and management of a health laboratory. (who.int)
- Progress reports containing any problems encountered during shipping or receipt of specimens, summary statistics for each control pool, QC graphs, instrument calibration, reagents, and any special considerations are submitted to NCHS and Westat quarterly. (cdc.gov)
Increasingly1
- In recent years, glycans have been increasingly recognised as mediators of important biological processes, and studies are improving our understanding of a range of human diseases, and how to treat them (4). (ddw-online.com)
Primarily2
- Fossilized melanosomes suggested a primarily black coloration in the feathers of the specimen. (wikipedia.org)
- 3. Most human beings today are still primarily controlled by biological drives modified and particularized by sociocultural forces. (khaldea.com)
Laboratory1
- Transports biological specimens to and from laboratory. (bcm.edu)
Processes1
- Studying cellular diversity allows scientists to comprehend biological processes, evolutionary relationships, and adaptations that have occurred over millions of years. (expressnewstimes.com)
Characteristics1
- Kano et al evaluated tumor control and hearing preservation relating to tumor volume, imaging characteristics, and nerve and cochlear radiation dose after stereotactic radiosurgery with a Gamma Knife (Elekta, Stockholm, Sweden) in patients with acoustic neuroma. (medscape.com)
Biomedical2
- Angelique Corthals is a biological/biomedical and forensic anthropologist as well as a biomedical researcher. (cuny.edu)
- The Open Biological and Biomedical Ontologies Foundry was created to address this by facilitating the development, harmonization, application, and sharing of ontologies, guided by a set of overarching principles. (philpapers.org)
Research5
- A number of events held throughout the week at the 70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting focused on aspects of biological research from a big-picture perspective - where we've been, the current state of the art, and what the future may hold for the field. (lindau-nobel.org)
- Four human specimens (a lower limb segment, a lung, a fetal liver and a human femur), and one bovine kidney were used for this research. (plastination.org)
- He continued, "The specimens in our museum are not only used for teaching and student research but are regularly used for events such as the Division of Natural Area's Family Nature Day, and the recruitment and retention efforts related to the EKU Chapter of The Wildlife Society, which is a highly active registered student organization (RSO) on campus. (eku.edu)
- Biological specimen repositories play a crucial role in advancing genomic research. (expressnewstimes.com)
- It does include the sale, transfer or transmission (other than for public domain research), of unpublished information (like lists or databases of specimen or taxon attributes) or images, to third parties. (lu.se)
Researchers1
- By studying preserved specimens, researchers can identify evolutionary patterns, evolutionary relationships, and the changes that have occurred over time. (expressnewstimes.com)
Museum4
- The Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, donated the specimen to the Peabody Museum. (yale.edu)
- He began his career in museum work using synthetic lattices and acrylics for the preservation of specimens. (si.edu)
- Museum programs address current topics, such as biological diversity, global climate change, molecular systematics for enhancing the understanding of the relationship between living things, ecosystem modeling and the documentation and preservation of human cultural heritages. (si.edu)
- The main goal of the museum is to conserve flora, fauna, biological specimens as well as geological specimens from different parts of Nepal. (ktmguide.com)
Collect1
- Recommendations about the type of postmortem specimens to collect vary based on whether the case of COVID-19 is suspected or confirmed, as well as whether an autopsy is performed. (cdc.gov)
Natural1
Institution1
- The ITS nrDNA sequences of all three specimens were received in the Botanical Institution of Komarov, LE (by Eugene Popov). (gbif.org)
Human2
- 2. When, on the basis of the need for security, human beings find in themselves the urge to come together and unite their strength against inimical forces or animals not merely according to biological descent (the family grouping), but beyond or outside of the deep organic and psychic bondage to such strictly biological types of relationships the sociocultural level of functioning is reached. (khaldea.com)
- Ensures proper processing and preservation of human specimen. (bcm.edu)
Previously2
- Previously glycerin-fixed specimens were subjected to five successive baths of acetone in increasing concentrations (80, 90, 95, 97, and 100% volume/volume) at room temperature (≅ 25ºC). (plastination.org)
- Bisphenol A (BPA) and Alkylphenols (APs) have been previously measured in biological matrixes by using gas chromatography (GC) or high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with different detection techniques. (cdc.gov)
Technique1
- Recommendations are to (1) standardize seahorse measurement methods, (2) consider the effects of preservation and measurement technique on body lengths, and apply appropriate corrections in comparative studies and when developing fisheries management strategies, and (3) adjust size limits at the point of capture to ensure retained seahorses comply with the CITES recommended MSL. (projectseahorse.org)
High1
- This biological reserve, located in the Araucanía Region, is a true example of an ecotouristic model, where sustainability, nature, and local communities interact to deliver a high quality tourist service. (gochile.cl)
Structural1
- A trio of Agora Talks on Tuesday tackled the latest trends in structural biology, the study of how biological molecules are built. (lindau-nobel.org)
Methods2
- Specimen posture during drying, and measurement methods also influenced estimates of size. (projectseahorse.org)
- However, it must also be noted that these methods have been developed with a specific end use of specimens in mind (e.g. proteomics), and thus may not be suitable in all cases. (who.int)
Feathers3
- 2014) found that the preserved feathers in the neck area of the Beipiaosaurus specimen implied brownish and dark brownish coloration. (wikipedia.org)
- noted the existence of preserved colour bands on the fossilized tail feathers of the holotype specimen. (wikipedia.org)
- In 2012, Quanguo Li and colleagues analyzed BMNHC PH881, a specimen of Microraptor, and determined that the coloration of typical Microraptor feathers was iridescent black. (wikipedia.org)
Deer1
- The preservation of Huemul, a native deer from southern Chile and Argentina, has been especially notable. (gochile.cl)
Chemical1
- Electron energy loss spectroscopy allows one to look at chemical binding states of 100-nm thin section specimens, with about 0.5-eV energy resolution in most instruments and a spatial resolution of 5 nm or better. (nationalacademies.org)
Laboratories2
Imaging1
- Imaging of biological matter across resolution scales entails the challenge of preserving the direct and unambiguous correlation of subject features from the macroscopic to the microscopic level. (nih.gov)