Scientists use magnetic nanotech to safely rewarm frozen tissues for transplant

17-Sep-2024 - Every day, people die waiting for an organ transplant. Time is at a premium, not just for those awaiting organs, but also for the organs themselves, which can deteriorate rapidly during transportation. Looking to extend the viability of human tissues, researchers report in ACS’ Nano Letters their ...

Innovative bioreactor research processes and cryotechnologies improve active ingredient tests using human cell cultures

This is paving the way for efficient real-world use of these cell cultures in toxicity testing and drug discovery

06-May-2024 - Many new drug candidates end up failing because they cause serious side effects in clinical trials. This is a common occurrence if the cells used come from animal tissue, for example. Specially prepared cell cultures made from human tissue known as human induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cells ...

CryoLogyx Completes £500k Seed Funding Round

Investment to support commercialization of pre-plated, assay-ready, cryopreserved cells for drug discovery, diagnostic and cell therapy applications

27-Mar-2024 - CryoLogyx, a University of Warwick spinout redefining cell technology through cryopreservation, announced the close of its oversubscribed seed funding round. The £500k GBP investment came from private UK business angels and the Wider Oxford Technology Angel Network (WOTAN), which includes ...

Saving cells from damaging ice

Ice can tear apart cells in cryo-storage: Polymers can save the day

17-Feb-2020 - Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic conditions, while ensuring they'll continue to function upon thawing. However, these cold ...