DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures

The DSMZ is the most comprehensive biological resource center worldwide. Being one of the world's largest collections, the DSMZ currently comprises more than 89,000 items, including about 39,000 different bacterial and archaeal strains, 9,700 fungal strains, 950 human and animal cell lines, 930 plant viruses plus antisera, 1,400 bacteriophages and 22,000 different types of bacterial genomic DNA. All biological materials accepted in the DSMZ collection are subject to extensive quality control and physiological and molecular characterization by our central services. In addition, DSMZ provides an extensive documentation and detailed diagnostic information on the biological materials. The unprecedented diversity and quality management of its bioresources render the DSMZ an internationally renowned supplier for science, diagnostic laboratories, national reference centers, as well as industrial partners.

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