Fifteen Years of Real Time Stability Data at Room Temperature and Accelerated Aging

Learn about groundbreaking DNA preservation technology through this 23-minute conference presentation that examines fifteen years of real-time stability data and accelerated aging studies for biospecimen storage. Discover how Imagene's DNAshell® technology addresses the challenges of traditional cold storage by confining dried biospecimens under an inert atmosphere of helium and argon within hermetic metallic containers. Explore the remarkable findings from accelerated aging studies showing that 150 nucleotide long DNA molecules would have a half-life of 38,000 years, while concurrent 15-year real-time aging studies demonstrated no apparent degradation. Examine the methodology used to evaluate DNA samples from various sources that were encapsulated and stored at room temperature under unregulated conditions, including recovery processes and quality assessment through RT/qPCR and electrophoresis techniques. Understand how this technology effectively shields DNA from moisture and atmospheric factors while preventing contamination, enabling energy-free storage that eliminates the need for cold storage logistics. Gain insights into how this breakthrough provides a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solution for DNA data storage while maintaining excellent integrity and yield over extended periods.