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Going Cryogenic - When Cold isn't Cold Enough: A History of Museum Cryogenic Storage

Denver Museum of Nature & Science via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of cryogenic storage in museums through this 21-minute recorded lecture from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Delve into the evolution of museum preservation techniques as Zoology Assistant Collection Manager Kadin Samlaska explains why standard freezing temperatures aren't sufficient for long-term molecular data preservation. Learn about the museum's new Cryovault facility, which houses an impressive collection of over 30,000 vertebrate tissue samples spanning mammals, herpetofauna, and birds, and discover how ultra-low temperatures are revolutionizing the preservation of scientific specimens for future research and study.

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Science Division Pop-Up Lecture: Going Cryogenic - When Cold isn't Cold Enough

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

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    Anna Tomańska
    The presentation was genuinely engaging and thoughtfully structured. I found the topic not only interesting but also refreshingly well explained. Interesting! Well presented and interesting topic. I have been listening with curiosity from the very beginning, and the clarity of the arguments made it easy to follow the main ideas. The speaker demonstrated solid knowledge and confidence, which added credibility and kept my attention throughout. I especially appreciated the practical examples, as they helped illustrate the key points in a relatable way. Overall, it was an insightful and enjoyable presentation that left me with a deeper understanding of the subject.
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