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A method for cryopreservation of biological samples. A cryogenic liquid such as liquid nitrogen is turned into a slush within a container such as a standard cryogenic storage vial by applying suction to create a partial vacuum above the liquid. The sample to be cooled is dropped into the slush and i

A method for cryopreservation of biological samples. A cryogenic liquid such as liquid nitrogen is turned into a slush within a container such as a standard cryogenic storage vial by applying suction to create a partial vacuum above the liquid. The sample to be cooled is dropped into the slush and is subsequently stored in the container within which it was cooled.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for the cryopreservation of a sample, comprising the steps of:(a) providing a container partially filled with a first cryogenic liquid;(b) imposing a partial vacuum above said first liquid, thereby creating a slush;(c) opening said container; and(d) dropping the

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for the cryopreservation of a sample, comprising the steps of:(a) providing a container partially filled with a first cryogenic liquid;(b) imposing a partial vacuum above said first liquid, thereby creating a slush;(c) opening said container; and(d) dropping the sample into said slush.