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Compositions and methods for the reversible preservation of biological samples are provided. The compositions include Acacia Gum, including derivations and modifications thereof which are useful as a reversible preservation solution. A method is provided for using Acacia Gum to isolate and reversi

Compositions and methods for the reversible preservation of biological samples are provided. The compositions include Acacia Gum, including derivations and modifications thereof which are useful as a reversible preservation solution. A method is provided for using Acacia Gum to isolate and reversibly preserve a biological specimen in a dormant state at room temperature for an extended period with minimal damage to the specimen. The compositions and methods disclosed may also be used to create reversibly preserved biological specimens and biological receptors for use in biosensors.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of reversibly preserving a microorganism, comprising: combining said microorganism in an isolated condition with an effective amount of an Acacia Gum solution to form a suspension; and curing said suspension in ambient conditions to form a solid containing said micr

What is claimed is: 1. A method of reversibly preserving a microorganism, comprising: combining said microorganism in an isolated condition with an effective amount of an Acacia Gum solution to form a suspension; and curing said suspension in ambient conditions to form a solid containing said microorganism in a dormant and preserved state. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said Acacia Gum solution comprises a quantity of solid Acacia Gum dissolved in a quantity of distilled water. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of curing further comprises stirring said suspension. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of combining comprises immersing said microorganism into an effective amount of an Acacia Gum solution. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein said step of curing further comprises distributing said suspension over a surface to accelerate curing. 6. A method of restoring a reversibly preserved microorganism, said microorganism in an isolated condition having been combined with an effective amount of an Acacia Gum solution to form a suspension, said suspension having been cured to form a solid containing said microorganism in a dormant and preserved state, said method comprising: irrigating said solid in ambient conditions with an effective amount of an aqueous solution to restore said suspension; and separating said suspension such that said microorganism is substantially restored to said isolated condition. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein said aqueous solution comprises a quantity of distilled water, a buffer, and a quantity of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of potassium chloride, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and calcium chloride. 8. The method of claim 6, wherein said buffer comprises a quantity of 3-(N-morpholino) propanesulfonic acid. 9. A method of reversibly preserving semen, comprising: combining said semen in an isolated condition with an effective amount of an Acacia Gum solution to form a suspension; and curing said suspension in ambient conditions to form a solid containing said semen in a dormant and preserved state. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein said Acacia Gum solution comprises a quantity of solid Acacia Gum dissolved in a quantity of distilled water. 11. The method of claim 9, wherein said step of curing further comprises stirring said suspension. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein said step of combining comprises immersing said semen into an effective amount of an Acacia Gum solution. 13. The method of claim 9, wherein said step of curing further comprises distributing said suspension over a surface to accelerate curing. 14. A method of restoring reversibly-preserved semen, said semen in an isolated condition having been combined with an effective amount of an Acacia Gum solution to form a suspension, said suspension having been cured to form a solid containing said semen in a dormant and preserved state, said method comprising: irrigating said solid in ambient conditions with an effective amount of an aqueous solution to restore said suspension; and separating said suspension such that said semen is substantially restored to said isolated condition. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein said aqueous solution comprises a quantity of distilled water, a buffer, and a quantity of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of potassium chloride, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and calcium chloride. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein said buffer comprises a quantity of 3-(N-morpholino) propanesulfonic acid.