'Snow Flea Antifreeze Protein' Could Help Improve Organ Preservation
Monday, July 21, 2008 - 09:21
in Biology & Nature
Scientists can now make the antifreeze protein that enables billions of Canadian snow fleas to survive frigid winter temperatures. Their laboratory-produced first-of-a-kind proteins could have practical uses in extending the storage life of donor organs and tissues for human transplantation, according to new research.