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The Society for Cryobiology is an international scientific society which was founded in 1964. The purposes of the Society are to promote scientific research in low temperature biology, to improve scientific understanding in this field, and to disseminate and apply this knowledge to the benefit of mankind. Read more...
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By becoming a member of the Society for Cryobiology, you join a community of professionals from fields including the natural sciences, medicine, and engineering, with a common interest in the effect of low temperatures on biological systems. Membership benefits include a subscription to the journal Cryobiology, and login access to the members-only area of this website. Read more...
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What is Cryobiology?
The word cryobiology literally signifies the science of life at icy temperatures. In practice, this field comprises the study of any biological material or system (e.g., proteins, cells, tissues, or organs) subjected to any temperature below normal (ranging from cryogenic temperatures to moderately hypothermic conditions).
Applications of cryobiology include:
- Preservation of cells and tissues for purposes of long-term storage
- Cryosurgery, a minimally invasive approach for destruction of unhealthy tissue
- Lyophilization (freeze-drying) of pharmaceuticals
- The study of cold-adaptation of plants and animals.
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