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Putting organs into the deep freeze, a scavenger hunt for robots, and a book on race and reproduction

Science Magazine Podcast

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The Challenges of Thawing Out Tissues and Organs

The University of Minnesota is working on ways to thaw tissues and organs. The team has developed a fine metal mesh that transmits temperature very effectively. They are also including nanoparticles of iron oxide in the vitrification process. This creates a magnetic field that flips 360,000 times a second.

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