Cryogenic vials (also known as cryovials) are beneficial for scientists and those interested in storing biological material, such as human and animal cells, in future. This is used to store such material in low temperatures (as low as -196°C). It should be used when nitrogen is in its gaseous phase. Cryogenic vials are used by many people in various fields of science.
These vials are used widely by those involved in the field of cytogenetic technology. These people are known as cytogenetic technologists. They study the chromosomes (normal and abnormal) and the relationship between chromosomes, and diseases that affect human beings and animals, along with the role that chromosomes play in human development. These chromosomes are found in the bone marrow, blood and amniotic fluids, etc, and so, cryogenic vials are needed to "freeze" these chromosomes. These can then, be stored so that cytogenetic technologists can analyze and carry out research and development so as to deal with problems that occur due to chromosomes (miscarriages, Klinefelter syndrome, Down's syndrome, fertility issues and other such diseases and problems).
Cryogenic vials are also utilized in the food industry. Glycerol can be stored and frozen by the use of these vials as it is used to help preserve foods. Also, chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs and other animals are widely cloned in western countries. This would ensure an endless supply of cattle and food in these countries. This would also reduce time (and money) wasted on waiting for these animals to mate and produce more of their kind for future purposes. Plus, the usage of these vials would mean that more milk can be produced by cows which would widely benefit the food industry. Another advantage of the use of these vials is that they could help prevent the extinction of some animals (tigers, rhinoceroses, ferrets, etc) in various parts of the world and maintain the ecological balance, too.
Cryovials can be used to freeze seeds of plants, too. This would greatly benefit the agricultural system of many countries in the long-term. Seeds of plants that grow seasonally can be stored for use in the future and grown in a more favorable climate.
Couples who are unable to reproduce would be benefited greatly, too. The sperm cell, frozen and store due to the use of the vial, of another man could be used to impregnate a woman wanting to become a mother. Single women, uninterested in marriage or men, can resort to the use of frozen sperm cells and give birth to a perfectly normal and healthy child. Scientists are now working upon generating human eggs so as to deal with problems related to infertility and where men are concerned, they are carrying out research which would allow them to improve the sperm count of men with low sperm counts.
Freezing stem cells (taken from the umbilical cord, blood, bone marrow or adipose tissue) would allow scientists and doctors to generate cells and tissues using the cells of donated organs and tissues. This would enable doctors to combat diseases such as Alzheimer's, strokes, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, arthritis, heart diseases and possibly Parkinson's as well.
In conclusion, as can be seen above cryogenic vials are beneficial in the various fields of science. It would save animals close to extinction and allow scientists to multiply them. Furthermore it would allow doctors to study and hopefully, eradicate diseases that are related to chromosomes and have/can affect future generations. Even though there are certain issues that have to be dealt with and researched upon further, if cryogenic vials were not used, it would be impossible to carry out such research.
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