culture collection

A culture collection is a carefully curated library of living microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses that are preserved for research, medicine, and industry. These collections ensure that pure, accurate strains are available for study, development of vaccines, or quality control. By maintaining standardized and well-documented cultures, scientists and companies can reliably work with these microorganisms over time, facilitating advancements in science and ensuring safety and consistency across various applications.