The uncertain consequences of transferring bacterial strains between laboratories - <it>rpoS </it>instability as an example

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microbiological studies frequently involve exchanges of strains between laboratories and/or stock centers. The integrity of exchanged strains is vital for archival reasons and to ensure reproducible experimental results. For at least...

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Main Authors: Spira Beny, de Almeida Toledo Rodrigo, Maharjan Ram P, Ferenci Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/11/248