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Freezing

Tending to freeze; for freezing; hence, cold or distant in manner. Freezing machine. See ice machine, under ice. Freezing mixture, a mixture (of salt and snow or of chemical salts) for producing intense cold. Freezing point, that degree of a thermometer at which a fluid begins to freeze; applied particularly to water, whose freezing point is at 32 deg Fahr, and at 0 deg centigrade.


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thaw cells

Just put them on ice. I saw recently recomendation to keep them on freezing block (-20°C) to keep them alive longer, but I haven't tried it.

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by JackBean
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:16 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: thaw cells
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Views: 295

Salmonela E-coli and others - for experts only

yes bacteria generally survive freezing, but it is better to preserve them in 10-20% glycerol and yes they survive in the stomach

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by triton
Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:12 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Salmonela E-coli and others - for experts only
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PCR from cDNA question

... that mRNA is stable for your genes of interest. Possible solution -- increase number of cycles. 2. Primers. If you used primers many times before, freezing-thawing can affect their quality. Making new primers from stocks can help. I assume you checked specificity but might be worth looking again. ...

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by dustman
Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:09 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: PCR from cDNA question
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Views: 1984

I made a stupid mistake and need urgent help

... colonies? I mean do I need to re-plate them or can I just use a small amount of the liquid that I saved to grow overnight in LB broth? Also, does freezing your bacteria without glycerol kill it? I know I should know all these things and I'm really sorry, but I'm new to this. Worst case scenario, ...

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by moni21
Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:06 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: I made a stupid mistake and need urgent help
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Views: 635

Re: How long can they live outside the body?

... of after ejaculation at most only live in 24 to 72 hours. But if the temperature drop, semen can be stored a few weeks; If use liquid nitrogen freezing, long-term sperm or even to preserve. Sperm survive conditions of temperature is very strict. Only less than body temperature (testicular temperature ...

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by lucy520
Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:28 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: How long can they live outside the body?
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