Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why are people interested in “freezing” as a way of life preservation. Well, it is super cool for two reasons. It is (i) super cool in terms of temperature, and (ii) cool, for the ingenious ways researchers have found to alleviate ice crystal formation and for the many potential applications. This is the field of cryobiology and/or cryopreservation.
In this video, we will have a beginner’s intro to cryobiology and cryogenics: why, what, the hmmm the how and the what if and the potential.
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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro - 00:00
Cryobiology - 01:00
Challenges - 02:50
Lessons from animals - 05:10
Would it affect memory? - 08:15
Cryogenics - 10:00
References:
Murray, K.A., Gibson, M.I. Chemical approaches to cryopreservation. Nat Rev Chem 6, 579–593 (2022). doi.org/10.1038/s41570-022-00407-4
Dein, S. Cryonics: Science or Religion. J Relig Health 61, 3164–3176 (2022). doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01166-6
Hibernation Effects on Memory in European Ground Squirrels (Spermophilus citellus) - doi.org/10.1177/074873040101600309
Blackiston DJ, Shomrat T, Levin M. The stability of memories during brain remodeling: A perspective. Commun Integr Biol. 2015 Aug 27;8(5):e1073424. doi.org/10.1080%2F19420889.2015.1073424
Gillett CR, Brame T, Kendziorra EF (2021) Correction: Comprehensive survey of United States internet users’ sentiments towards cryopreservation. PLOS ONE 16(4): e0251225. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251225
Persistence of Long-Term Memory in Vitrified and Revived Caenorhabditis elegans - doi.org/10.1089%2Frej.2014.1636
Aldehyde-stabilized cryopreservation - doi.org/10.1016/j.cryobiol.2015.09.003
Please note that The Sheekey Science Show is distinct from Eleanor Sheekey's teaching and research roles at the University of Cambridge. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Sheekey Science Show and guests assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
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Why are people interested in “freezing” as a way of life preservation. Well, it is super cool for two reasons. It is (i) super cool in terms of temperature, and (ii) cool, for the ingenious ways researchers have found to alleviate ice crystal formation and for the many potential applications. This is the field of cryobiology and/or cryopreservation.
In this video, we will have a beginner’s intro to cryobiology and cryogenics: why, what, the hmmm the how and the what if and the potential.
Find me on Twitter - twitter.com/EleanorSheekey
Support the channel
through PayPal - paypal.me/sheekeyscience?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB
through Patreon - patreon.com/TheSheekeyScienceShow
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro - 00:00
Cryobiology - 01:00
Challenges - 02:50
Lessons from animals - 05:10
Would it affect memory? - 08:15
Cryogenics - 10:00
References:
Murray, K.A., Gibson, M.I. Chemical approaches to cryopreservation. Nat Rev Chem 6, 579–593 (2022). doi.org/10.1038/s41570-022-00407-4
Dein, S. Cryonics: Science or Religion. J Relig Health 61, 3164–3176 (2022). doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01166-6
Hibernation Effects on Memory in European Ground Squirrels (Spermophilus citellus) - doi.org/10.1177/074873040101600309
Blackiston DJ, Shomrat T, Levin M. The stability of memories during brain remodeling: A perspective. Commun Integr Biol. 2015 Aug 27;8(5):e1073424. doi.org/10.1080%2F19420889.2015.1073424
Gillett CR, Brame T, Kendziorra EF (2021) Correction: Comprehensive survey of United States internet users’ sentiments towards cryopreservation. PLOS ONE 16(4): e0251225. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251225
Persistence of Long-Term Memory in Vitrified and Revived Caenorhabditis elegans - doi.org/10.1089%2Frej.2014.1636
Aldehyde-stabilized cryopreservation - doi.org/10.1016/j.cryobiol.2015.09.003
Please note that The Sheekey Science Show is distinct from Eleanor Sheekey's teaching and research roles at the University of Cambridge. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Sheekey Science Show and guests assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.
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