ButtersLeopold09 t1_ixnf25h wrote
Reply to comment by iayork in If freezing tissue generally damages the cells, how are we able to freeze human eggs and embryos for birthing later? by badblackguy
But if water expands when frozen, how does the cell not rupture the membrane or break the integrity of the cell? Are they simple enough?
CrateDane t1_ixngpm3 wrote
You freeze cells slowly, which gives water time to diffuse through the membrane and equalize the pressure.
ButtersLeopold09 t1_ixp0wwd wrote
Very cool, thanks for the info!
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