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Research on cryobiology, heat shock, and fever.
http://www.uic.edu/~karlsson/bsl/
Professional organization for accreditation and information.
http://www.aatb.org/
Research and introduction by Associate professor Joe Wolfe
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Cryobiology and Anhydrobiology Physical stresses in cryobiology and anhydrobiology. Much of the cellular damage produced by environmental freezing is due to freezing-induced, osmotic dehydration and to the rehydration during thawing. Both dehydration and rehydration impose mechanical stresses on membranes and macromolecules and several...From the American Association Of Tissue Banks
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Accredited Bank List Alamo Tissue Service, Ltd. 4414 Centerview, Ste. 167 San Antonio, TX 78228 Ph: 210-738-2663 Fx: 210-732-4263 AlloSource 6278 S. Troy Circle Englewood, CO 80111 Ph: 720-873-0213 Fx: 720-873-0212 Andrology Laboratory Sperm Bank The Cleveland Clinic Foundation 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk...A research and development company in the fields of cryopreservation and ice control technologies for cryobiology and industrial uses. In Rancho Cucamonga, California.
http://www.21CM.com/
Contract manufacturer providing lyophilization (freeze-drying) of products, both vial and bulk. In Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Lyophilization Services of New England Inc. To be a leading contract manufacturer of medical devices specializing in lyophilization by being a customer-driven manufacturer that provides responsive low-cost operations, flexibility, on-time delivery, and consistent quality. Lyophilization Services of New England, Inc LSNE, Inc is dedicated to cost-effective...A company which provides secure off-site, ultra-low temperature and cryogenic storage for biological specimens. In Sydney, Australia.
http://www.cryosite.com
Research on trehalose and cryopreservation at University of Wisconsin, Molecular Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Group. Click on "Research." Includes a link to their nanolithography program.
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Molecular Thermodynamics Statistical Mechanics Research Group Knowing and understanding the thermophysical properties of fluids and solids, respectively, is essential for designing efficient chemical processes and for developing new materials. Our research investigates the thermophysical properties of fluids and solids at a molecular level, and uses molecular-thermodynamic...An organization dedicated to the lyophilization (freeze-drying) process that is used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic products. Also provides lyophilization services. In Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
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Phase Technologies, Inc. An organization that is dedicated to the lyophilization (freeze-drying) process that is used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic products. We treat lyophilization as a science rather than an art. Browse through the following to learn more about...LifeNet is the largest, full-service, non-profit allograft Tissue Banking System in the United States. LifeNet is also a non-profit, federally-designated, Organ Procurement Organization providing donation systems for heart, liver, kidney, pancreas,lung, and other organs for transplant.
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LifeNet.org A leading organ procurement organization, LifeNet was the first provider of its kind to be registered to the ISO quality standard. LifeNet's mission is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs and tissues for transplantation...A project to preserve several endangered mammals of far northern Europe, using cryopreservation. At the University of Kuopio, Finland.
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Conservation of endangered animals by using sperm and embryo freezing Maija Valtonen, University of Kuopio There is an urgent need to protect and conserve endangered wildlife in the world. The traditional means of doing this is to regulate human use...A readable summary of the field of cryobiology by a college biology student, but with some confused opinions about the intent of the field.
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Cryobiology Low temperature studies of biological systems By Krista Nussbaum Thesis: Low temperature biology, or cryobiology, has the possibility, and may very easily and very drastically affect everyones lives in the future. Through rapidly approaching cryobiological medical procedures and techniques, the...IBS is a non-profit national organization that works with organ procurement organizations to place organs that are not suitable for transplant with medical researchers.
http://www.researchtissue.org
Cryobiology laboratory at Roskilde University, Denmark. Concentration on cold adaptation in animals, with ongoing research in antifreeze proteins, microtubules, cryopreservation.
http://virgil.ruc.dk/~cryolab
The "frozen frog" expert at Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.carleton.ca/~kbstorey/
The primary scientific society in this field, founded in 1964 to promote research into the effects of low temperatures on all types of organisms and their constituent cells, tissues and organs.
http://www.societyforcryobiology.org/
International journal of low temperature biology and medicine. Published by the Society for Cryobiology.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00112240
A detailed introduction to cell preservation technology from Nalgene Nunc. PDF file (249K)
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NALGENE Labware Technical Data Reader to view this manual. Visit the Adobe site to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader Software img src common/images/nn...Manual of the general principles of cryobiology, especially regarding the preservation of sperm and embryos. Detailed but accessible to the educated layman.
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Guide Home page This guide is now available as a CD-rom which in addition to containing text and graphs has a gallery of high resolution SEMs and video clips illustrating the physical events which occur during the cryopreservation of IVF cells. The CD...Proposed services to include DNA preserved before cremation funeral for genetic preservation and immortality.
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Cremation: DNA Preserved Before Funeral For Genetic Preservation Immortality. A preserved before funeral for genetic preservation, immortality. We do genetic DNA preservation, and immortality, before funeral cremation. See us for DNA preservation, then cremation. Home Page Our Mission Investor Information Company News Reserve a Share of Eternity FAQ GENTERNITY'S...An article updating the Peter Mazur research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. From "Technical Highlights" in the ORNL Review from 1993. You have to page down about halfway for the article on Mazur.
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Technical Highlights Besides being the hardest known coating material, diamond can also be used to produce semiconductors that are thousands of times more efficient than the standard silicon variety, resulting in electronic components that are faster, more powerful, and more rugged. Diamond...An article from "Technical Highlights" in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Review (Vol. 26, No. 1). Reports the research of Peter Mazur and others from 1992.
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This article also appears in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Review (Vol. 26, No. 1 a quarterly research and development magazine. If you'd like more information about the research discussed in the article or about the Review, or if you...Conducts research and provides hypothermic and cryopreservation solutions for cell and tissue preservation, including the HypoThermosol and CryoStor products.
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