Human and wildlife biobanks of germplasms and reproductive tissues can contribute to a broader concept of One Health

Abstract

Biobanks are large collections of frozen biological samples (including reproductive tissues, gametes, and embryos) and their associated metadata that are stored for the long term. In addition to fundamental research and medical or veterinary applications, both human and wildlife biobanks support efforts in the study of reproductive biology and the development of reproductive biotechnologies. The objective of this review is to highlight cross-disciplinary interests and strategies for more synergy between human and wildlife biobanks, starting from optimal storage of germplasms and reproductive tissues to the opportunity to create a broader and more impactful concept of One Health.