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Effects of Freeze-Drying and Sporulation on Microbial Variation

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Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology ((CT MICROBIOLOGY,volume 54))

Abstract

In the last few years we have seen the birth of several hybrid scientific disciplines like biophysics, molecular genetics, biocybernetics, bionics, etc., as a consequence of the achievements of geneticists, biochemists, virologists, classical biologists, physicists and even engineers (Pollard, 1965) interested in the study of biological problems from different perspectives. This situation, in itself, establishes a paradox because the continuous growth of science introduces an ever increasing number of questions that again renew the mixing of scientific disciplines (Holton, 1962). Since a great deal of effort has been put for a long time into the preservation of microbial cultures and vaccines by cryodesiccation, we now find that one of the new sciences, cryobiology or the study of the activities of living organisms as influenced by low temperatures and freezing, has started to share spheres of influence with microbiology. Both fields then, share problems of mutual interest one of which is covered by the present review; knowledge of the various aspects of this problem is in its infancy, but it is hoped that the material will prove stimulating for more research at the basic level.

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Servin-Massieu, M. (1971). Effects of Freeze-Drying and Sporulation on Microbial Variation. In: Arber, W., et al. Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology, vol 54. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-65123-6_5

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