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Cryopreservation of genetic resources (cultured cells, organ, DNA etc.) on endangered species was started since 2004 at the time capsule building in National Institute for Environmental Studies. The cryopreservation is supported by some zoos in Japan. The genetic resources were used for various research activities regarding cell biology, genetics and reproduction. Among them, the results of two research activities were introduced, namely, a new method for isolating germ cells of wild birds and evaluation of pathogenicity on avian influenza virus using cultured cells. Key words：endangered species, genetic resource, zoo Jpn. J. Zoo. Wildl. Med. 18(1)：7-10，2013 絶滅危惧種の培養細胞および遺伝子資源凍結保存とそれらを活用した 基礎研究について(動物園との連携事例紹介) 大沼 学 1) ， 水野恵理子 2) ，中島友紀 2) ，田島淳史 2) 1)独立行政法人国立環境研究所生物・生態系環境研究センター 〒 305-8506 つくば市小野川 16-2 2)筑波大学生命環境科学研究科 〒 305-8572 つくば市天王台 1 丁目 1-1