Researchers have found a way to safely and rapidly rewarm frozen tissues using magnetic nanoparticles for potential organ transplants, reducing the risk of damage during transportation. This innovative technique, called nanowarming, involves applying magnetic fields to thaw tissues stored at extremely low temperatures without causing overheating or toxicity. By controlling the distribution and heating rates of nanoparticles, scientists have successfully demonstrated high cell viability in animal tissues and human skin cells after rewarming. This breakthrough may lead to improved long-term organ preservation and more successful transplant procedures, offering hope to the thousands of individuals waiting for life-saving organs.
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