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
Pancreatic islet cryopreservation by vitrification achieves high viability, function, recovery and clinical scalability for transplantation
What this contributes
Studies vitrification and functional recovery of pancreatic islets.
The boundary of the evidence
Cannot be extrapolated to whole brains or people.
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