Life in the Frozen State

by Fuller, Barry J.; Lane, Nick; Benson, Erica E.

• ISBN13: 9780203647073
• ISBN10: 0203647076
• Copyright: 2004-05-10
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

As the first major text on cryobiology in the genomic era, Life in the Frozen State describes how living cells and complex organisms survive very low temperatures. Leading world experts combine fundamental theory and practice across a spectrum of species and applications to evaluate how cryobiology can benefit humanity. Chapters encompass disciplines ranging from mathematical modeling and biophysics, to the molecular biology of stress gene expression and the clinical banking of cells and tissues. This book provides a unique opportunity to explore the subject in a multidisciplinary context, which has historically been the key to realizing some of the most exciting advances in low temperature research.

Table of Contents

Fundamental Aspects

Life and Death at Low Temperatures

Freezing and Banking of Living Resources

Medical Applications

The Future of Cryobiology

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