During the process of cryopreservation and thawing, cell viability can suffer due to reasons such as dehydration, toxic solute levels, formation of intracellular ice crystals, and osmotic stress ...

DMSO can be found as a preservative in many medications and health-related products, including stem cells. The compound is ...

The combination that led to the least cell death and most growth was a blend of chemical compounds called methylcellulose, ethylene glycol, DMSO and Y27632 — which the scientists named “MEDY”.

Insights that pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches to tackle cancer, fibrosis, and many age-related conditions have been uncovered by a team of scientists, including researchers from UCL.