Recently, Yin and a team developed magnetic nanoparticles — effectively extremely tiny bar magnets — that, when exposed to alternating magnetic fields, generated heat. And that heat rapidly thawed ...

This work cross-correlated rheological, thermodynamic, and conformational features of several natural polysaccharides to their cryoprotective performance. The basis of cryoprotection of FucoPol, ...

There is an increasing demand to prioritize the health of cells during and after cryopreservation, which has spurred the need for DMSO-free and reduced toxicity cryopreservation media.

To stave off ice formation, samples are doused in a glass-­promoting, cryoprotective solution and then rapidly cooled. A separate process is needed for the coral’s symbiotic algae.

The researchers then flushed the nanoparticles and cryoprotective solution out of the organs before replacing the rats' native kidneys with these transplants.

Six deep eutectic solvents were explored for their cryoprotective capacity towards mammalian cells. The solvents were tested for their thermal properties, including glass transitions, toxicity, and ...

The cryoprotective mechanism of DMSO is usually ascribed to the ability to suppress ice formation and reduce the adverse effects of the freeze-concentrated solution. This work proposes an alternative ...

Scientists have discovered new cryoprotective agents that allow for the improved storage of human cells, and possibly the safe storage of organs.

Cryoprotective agents can be used to prevent ice crystal formation and the resulting damage, by creating a glassy state instead.