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The University of Giessen Systematics and Biodiversity collection (UGSB)

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NameThe University of Giessen Systematics and Biodiversity collection (UGSB)
UniversityJustus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
Location of UniversityGießen
Museum and Collection TypeNatural History
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AddressDepartment of Animal Ecology & Systematics
Justus-Liebig-University
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32 IFZ
35392 Gießen
ContactDr. Christian Albrecht
christian.albrecht@allzool.bio.uni-giessen.de
Telefon: +49 (0) 0641 99 35722
DescriptionPrimär DNA-basierte Sammlung von Isolaten, Gewebeproben und ganzen Organismen, hauptsächlich Weichtiere und andere Wirbellose (-20 bis -80 Grad C). Enthält die weltweit größte Anzahl von DNA-Proben für aquatische Mollusken.
Collection facilities


The University of Giessen Systematics and Biodiversity collection (UGSB) is curated by our group. The collection is equipped with explosion proof freezers (-20 and -80°C) and security measures such as a temperature-alarm system and a CO2 fire extinguishing system. It harbors freshwater, marine and terrestrial molluscs, but also bird, fish, leech, crustacean and coral samples. The DNA-enabled items (whole specimens or tissues) are typically stored in 80% ethanol at -20 °C. Currently the collection database includes around 6000 lots with full collecting information and voucher images, if applicable. Furthermore, our collection holds approximately 15,000 DNA preps, stored at -80°C. Our group started to use the databank developed by the DNA Bank Network (http://www.dnabank-network.org/) and all DNA information will eventually become available to the scientific community through the internet.
 
Last UpdateJuni 2017
  
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