Hello.
I'm working on methanotrophs.
To measure PHB contents inside the cell, I have to freeze dry them (extract cultures>centrifuge twice>freeze drying).
If I don't need to make measurements right away, I extract and centrifuge all cultures twice to dehydrate them, and then store the pellet in the fridge. I freeze dry the samples stored in fridge just before the PHB measurement.
However, I was always curious to know what methods you recommend. (1)Should I keep them in the fridge and freeze-dry them just before measuring (as I currently do), or (2)should I freeze-dry them as soon as I finish culturing and store them?