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Research, Technology, Methods > genetic resources > gene banks
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resources > biological resources > genetic resources > gene banks
Fields of Study > animal and human health > health services > biological specimen banks > gene banks
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > health services > biological specimen banks > gene banks
Fields of Study > social sciences > sociology > social services > health services > biological specimen banks > gene banks
Fields of Study > economics > public economics > infrastructure > medical facilities > biological specimen banks > gene banks
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > public economics > infrastructure > medical facilities > biological specimen banks > gene banks
Preferred Term:

gene banks

Definition:
The place where genetic material (cells, nucleic acids, etc.) is preserved. The main purpose is to conserve the DNA, RNA, genes, genome etc., for research or some other future use.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
genetic resources, biological specimen banks
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • genetic repositories
  • genetic resource banks
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7766
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