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23rd Feb 2020

What Kind of Plastic Tubes are Safe For Storing Cells in Liquid Nitrogen?

The simple answer is: None are.  Inserting any kind of plastic tube into liquid nitrogen, even those called "cryovial", carries the potential for expl … read more

8th Sep 2017

Does your lab have a cryo-preservation plan? Harvey and Irma should change that

What would happen to your lab if your facility sustained a direct hit from a category four hurricane? Assuming no structural damage or injury to person … read more

4th Jul 2016

Four common mistakes labs make when purchasing freezer racks – and how YOU will avoid them

Is it an understatement to say your minus-eighty freezer contains the culmination of your life’s work? Probably no less than $100,000 in samples and ex … read more