Iranian researchers introduced an advanced biotechnology system for preserving tissue, cell, and DNA samples.

Why it matters:

The system enhances the long-term viability of biological materials. Such a technology is beneficial for genetic researchers, breeders, and livestock owners, through keeping the samples intact for future genetic studies, selective breeding, and cloning initiatives. 

 

Details: 

The process involves maintaining samples at ultra-low temperatures, typically -196°C in liquid nitrogen. It effectively halts biological activity, preventing genetic degradation and enabling long-term storage with minimal loss of viability.

 

Key points:

  • Maintaining invaluable genetic resources to restore rare breeds
  • An aid for reviving extinct species
  • Cryogenic storage is the core component of the preservation method

 

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seyed mohammad kazemi