Table 1 Core priorities of the Microbiota Vault
From: The microbiota vault initiative: safeguarding Earth’s microbial heritage for future generations
Priority | Description |
|---|---|
Preservation | Secure cryogenic storage of microbes and microbiomes from diverse human and environmental sources. |
Sovereign governance | Depositors retain ownership, ensuring equitable access and benefit-sharing. |
Non-commercial ethos | The Microbiota Vault focuses exclusively on conservation, not exploitation or discovery research. |
Education and capacitation | Empowering local communities and scientists through education, training, and capacity-strengthening initiatives. |
