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. 2016 Feb;24(2):77-79.
doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2015.11.010. Epub 2015 Dec 23.

Fueling the Bio-economy: European Culture Collections and Microbiology Education and Training

André Antunes  1 , Erko Stackebrandt  2 , Nelson Lima  3
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Fueling the Bio-economy: European Culture Collections and Microbiology Education and Training

André Antunes et al. Trends Microbiol. 2016 Feb.
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Abstract

A survey of European Microbial Biological Resource Centers and their users provided an overview on microbiology education and training. The results identified future increases in demand despite several shortcomings and gaps in the current offer. Urgent adjustments are needed to match users' needs, integrate innovative programs, and adopt new technologies.

Keywords: Microbial Biological Resource Centers; biotechnology; education; innovation; innovative learning and tools; microbiology.

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