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Long-Term Cryopreservation of Cyanobacterial Strains Using Glycerol or Dimethyl Sulfoxide
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2025
Source: Lea-Smith, D. J., et al. Generation of Marked and Markerless Mutants in Model Cyanobacterial Species. J. Vis. Exp. (2016)This video demonstrates the cryopreservation of cyanobacterial strains by combining concentrated cell suspensions with glycerol or DMSO and storing them at low temperatures, enabling long-term maintenance of viable cultures for photosynthesis and genetic studies.
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Enhancing Stem Cell Differentiation with a Transient DMSO Treatment
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2025
This video demonstrates the method for enhancing stem cell differentiation with transient DMSO treatment, which arrests cells in the G1 phase. Post-treatment, an ectodermal differentiation medium with BMP and TGF-β inhibitors is added to promote neural precursor formation.
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Archimedes-Based Glycerol Displacement for Electrode Porosity Measurement in Lead-Acid Batteries
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2026
Here, we present a simple and low-cost glycerol displacement method based on Archimedes' principle for measuring lead-acid battery electrode porosities. The method demonstrates good reproducibility and is safer than traditional techniques, requiring low-hazard chemicals and equipment. Combining the technique with microstructural analysis by X-ray diffraction provides information on battery electrode properties and degradation.
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Electrospun Fibrous Scaffolds of Poly(glycerol-dodecanedioate) for Engineering Neural Tissues From Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
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2014
Synthesis and fabrication of electrospun long fibers spanning a larger deposit area via a newly designed collector from a novel biodegradable polymer named poly(glycerol-dodecanoate) (PGD) was reported. The fibers were able to support the growth of cells derived from mouse pluripotent stem cells.
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Transient Treatment of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells with DMSO to Promote Differentiation
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2019
Generating differentiated cell types from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) holds great therapeutic promise but remains challenging. PSCs often exhibit an inherent inability to differentiate even when stimulated with a proper set of signals. Described here is a simple tool to enhance multilineage differentiation across a variety of PSC lines.
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Both variables require careful control because increasing exposure can improve interaction with cellular water and structures, yet excessive exposure can become toxic. The appropriate balance depends on the biological material and the preservation conditions. Researchers therefore consider concentration together with contact time rather than treating either variable independently, especially before cooling and during preparation for thawing.
DMSO can penetrate many cell types, giving it access to intracellular water and cellular structures during freezing. Glycerol is commonly used with cells and microorganisms, but the two agents do not behave identically across biological materials. This difference helps explain why cryoprotectant selection must reflect the material being preserved rather than relying on one compound for every sample.
Cooling rate affects how effectively the cryoprotectant limits ice-crystal formation, while thawing determines how the protected material experiences the return from low temperature. Poorly controlled conditions can increase cellular damage even when glycerol or DMSO is present. For this reason, preservation protocols must consider both stages and not focus only on the initial freezing step.
A preservation workflow generally includes exposing the sample to the selected cryoprotectant, cooling it under an appropriate rate, storing it at low temperature, and thawing it under controlled conditions. After thawing, the agent should be removed carefully because prolonged or excessive exposure can be toxic. Each stage contributes to maintaining the sample for later study or use.
These cryoprotectants support preservation of several types of biological material, including cultured cells, sperm, embryos, tissues, and microbial stocks. Glycerol is commonly associated with cells and microorganisms, whereas DMSO can penetrate many cell types. The choice and handling conditions depend on the material, its sensitivity to freezing, and the intended recovery after thawing.
Removal limits the time that cells or other biological materials remain exposed to glycerol or DMSO after freezing has ended. This matters because excessive exposure can be toxic, even though the compounds were protective during cooling and storage. Careful removal is therefore part of recovery, helping preserve the material for later biological study or clinical use.