Primary studyBiobanking & preservation
Exploring DNA degradation in situ and in museum storage through genomics and metagenomics
Compares DNA preservation in archaeological bones with different excavation and storage histories.
2025
Primary studyBiobanking & preservation
Vitrification and nanowarming enable long-term organ cryopreservation and life-sustaining kidney transplantation in a rat model
What this contributes
Demonstrates vitrification, nanowarming and life-supporting transplantation of rat kidneys.
The boundary of the evidence
Animal-organ results do not show human whole-body revival.
Why it belongs here
A sample's value depends on collection, chain of custody, storage history and quality controls. Cryopreservation research ranges from cells and tissues to experimental organ preservation. Preserving a specimen, preserving its structure and restoring its function are distinct outcomes.
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Primary studyBiobanking & preservation
Investigating ancient human DNA preservation on cave walls and in rock art
Investigates ancient human DNA in cave-wall pigments and rock-art environments.
2026
GuidanceBiobanking & preservation
Best Practices for Biospecimen Resources - NCI
NCI's fourth-edition practices cover biospecimen operations, quality and governance.
2026