Cryopreservation – News and Features

A large-scale proteomics study reveals how loneliness impacts health, linking key proteins to inflammation, cardiovascular disease and brain function.

An Oxford Population Health study reveals that environmental factors—including smoking, socioeconomic status, and physical activity – have a greater impact on aging and premature death than genetics.

A study finds that depression accelerates chronic illness development by 30%, increasing risks for conditions like osteoarthritis, GERD and hypertension. Researchers urge a whole-body healthcare approach that integrates mental and physical health.

Researchers identified genetic variants affecting sucrase, a key digestive enzyme, linked to IBS risk and symptom severity. Individuals with sucrase deficiencies reported more bloating, pain and diarrhea, suggesting sucrose intolerance.

How the Antarctic midge copes with freezing temperatures could hold clues for humans about subjects like cryopreservation, but there remain many mysteries about the tiny insect.

UK Biocentre is adopting Azenta’s BioArc™ Ultra™, an automated -80°C storage system, to enhance biobanking efficiency and sustainability. With high-density storage and precise temperature control, it safeguards valuable samples.

The HUMANOID Center at UC San Diego is pioneering organoid research aimed at improving the reliability and reproducibility of these models, ultimately increasing drug testing accuracy and revolutionizing biomedical science.

A large-scale study suggests that physical and emotional trauma may increase the risk of developing endometriosis, independent of genetic predisposition. Researchers found associations with experiences such as abuse and life-threatening diagnoses.

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people stay healthy, while others do not.

The contraceptive pill may reduce ovarian cancer risk by up to 43% in women over the age of 45, reports a new study.