Collectors

"Saving the DNA and the viable cells of the world's endangered animals"

The following documents explain about the Frozen Ark Collection Protocols, which have been defined by the Trustees as a standardised way of storing DNA for long periods of time as a measure of preserving the genetic material from endangered species.

Please click on the below links to download Word document files, which detail the laboratory procedures with DNA collection and storage.

Information needed about each individual frozen sample

Information for sample collection by Zoos

Zoo sample datasheet

The value of stored samples is greatly enhanced when there are detailed records of taxonomy, methods of preservation, locations and habitats.

Protocols for Field Storage and Transport to the Frozenark Laboratories

Lab Protocols for Storage in the Frozen Ark

If you would like to collaborate or would like to know more deatils about the protocols involved with the DNA collection and storage with the Frozen Ark, please contact Frozen.Ark@nottingham.ac.uk.

If you would like to help the Frozen Ark team with their aims, please click on the below donate button. The money raised will help the Frozen Ark preserve more DNA.