In recent years, several beneficial cell samples and microbial strains have been discovered, engineered, and studied, resulting in scientific discoveries and other technological breakthroughs such as vaccines and medicines benefitting communities all around the world. However, several medical products tend to require very low temperatures for storage, making Ultra-Low Freezers increasingly important to maintain their viability.
Creating a safe ultra-low cold storage environment
BackgroundIn recent years, several beneficial cell samples and microbial strains have been discovered, engineered, and studied, resulting in scientific discoveries and other technological breakthroughs such as vaccines and medicines benefitting communities all around the world. However, several medical products tend to require very low temperatures for storage, making Ultra-Low Freezers increasingly important to maintain their viability.
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Automated workflow
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