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Postharvest biology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.).
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The effects of high intensity interval training combined with the whole body cryostimulation on brain-derived neurotrophic factor and tryptophan metabolism.
Effect of temperature variation rate on the life of thermoelectric devices in PCR instruments.
Technologie, ecologie en biologie in open en gesloten koelwatersystemen.
Technology, ecology and biology in open and closed cooling water systems.
Le froid pour la biologie.
Refrigeration in biology.
Postharvest biology and technology of litchi fruit.
SOME SPECIAL WAYS OF HANDLING CRYOGENIC PRODUCTS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH.
CRYODESSICCATION DU PLASMA HUMAIN EN POCHE PLASTIQUE.
FREEZE-DRYING OF HUMAN PLASMA IN PLASTIC BAG.
An introduction to freeze-drying in the biological manufacturing field.
[In Chinese. / En chinois.]
Meat quality: what is it and what can we do about it?
Comparison of biocontrol activity of Kluyveromyces lactis with other yeast strains against Penicillium expansum.
Deployment of the encapsulation/dehydration protocol to cryopreserve diverse microalgae held at the Institute of Soil Biology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.
Quality of frozen food products.
[In Russian. / En russe.]
Highlights on the control of freeze-dried biologicals with special reference to the role of residual moisture.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Launching of SeCrioNet, the first Spanish scientific network dedicated to cryobiology
Currently based at the University of Vigo, Spain, SeCrioNet brings together experts from various disciplines to promote research, technological development and strategic applications of cryopreservation in...
Biologics cold chain : global figures
Between 2006 and 2012, biologics sales doubled to reach USD 124 billion and grew from 14% of over-the-counter pharmaceutical sales to 21%.
Biological effects of low temperature
In the past couple of decades, the use of cryosurgery for the treatment of tumours, i.e. destroying abnormal lesions while protecting surrounding tissues, has spread. The biological effects of cryosurgery can be divided into 2 types: early/direct...
A must-read in the IJR: a review of storage temperatures for biological material
To improve storage efficiency, the authors of a review article take stock of storage temperatures for biological material (cells, proteins, DNA, etc).
Cryogenics and 3D-printing techniques could allow the replication of human tissues
A team of researchers from Imperial College London have developed a new technique which could allow the replication of human brain and lung tissue and regenerate damaged parts.
Cryogenics 2021 highlights: applications of liquid nitrogen
Cryopreservation of biological materials to favour biodiversity and cooling of superconducting cables to allow transmission of electrical energy with zero resistance are key applications of liquid...
Cryogenic biobanking services market in the US
Industry revenue has grown at an annual rate of 15.9% to USD 1 billion for the period 2008-2013.
Refrigeration and COVID-19: list of resources
List of resources (guides, recommendations, information) regularly updated concerning the COVID-19 and the refrigeration sector.
Reducing food waste: can we keep open canned sardines in the refrigerator?
Researchers from the University of Porto studied the shelf life at 4°C of open canned sardines, depending on the type of seasoning (sardines in brine, vegetable oil, tomato...
Food cold chain optimisation
An Australian report focuses on the improvement of temperature monitoring in the food cold chain to enhance energy productivity.
Food safety: the problems caused by condensation
Some advice to prevent or remove condensation, often involved in food contamination.
IIR Cryogenics 2025 Conference: Implementing the new EU SoHO regulation for tissue cryobanks
P. Mericka et al. highlighted key points to be addressed by establishments during implementation of the new 2024 EU Regulation on standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin (SoHO) intended...
IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference: perspectives of cryogenic technologies for 2030
Overview of future technological advances in cryogenics: liquid hydrogen electric aircrafts, cryofuels, hydrogen chemical energy conversion, fuel cells for energy storage, cryogenic rocket engine, quantum and...
Liquid crystal technology speeds up foodborne pathogen detection
Crystal Diagnostics has pioneered liquid-crystal technology that enables smart fast detection of bacteria and other dangerous pathogens such as E. coli in foodstuffs.
A Listeria monocytogenes biosensor based on gold nanoparticles
The innovation is an inexpensive, portable, disposable enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay-based biosensing strip that detects L. monocytogenes theough gold particle-modified screen-printed carbon electrodes.
IIR news
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Activities of the IIR's Commission C1 on Cryobiology and Cryomedicine
Members of the Cryobiology and Cryomedicine Commission (C1) are working hard to reach their 2013-2015 objectives in cryobiology and cryomedicine research; knowledge dissemination; technology transfer and education.
Commission C1: At the forefront of Cryobiology, Cryomedicine and Health Products
The commission has clearly defined objectives in cryobiology, cryomedicine and health products research; knowledge dissemination; technology transfer and education.
New challenges in “Cold Applications in Life Sciences"
Following the 2nd IIR Workshop on "Cold Applications in Life Sciences", Ralf Herzog, President of IIR Section A, has summarized key information in this field, in a new thematic file that you can find on the IIR website.
Uniting 23 countries for cryogenics progress: Highlights from the 2025 IIR Cryogenics Conference
Bringing together 138 participants from 23 countries, the 18th IIR Conference on Cryogenics was a successful event that highlighted the latest advancements in cryogenic technologies and...
IIR Cryogenics Conference 2025: Call for abstracts to open in May!
Get ready to put pen to paper! The Programme Committee of the 18th IIR Conference on Cryogenics invites authors to submit their abstracts from May 25, 2024 – September 20, 2024.
Cryogenics 2023: only a few days left to submit your abstract!
The IIR Cryogenics 2023 conference will be held in Dresden, Germany from 24 to 28 April. The call for abstracts is open until September 30!
26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration - Call for abstract
Abstract submission for the 26th International Congress of Refrigeration is extended. ICR 2023 is scheduled from 21st to 25th August 2023 in Paris.
New IIR Working Group: whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation
During the IIR Science and Technology Council meeting on June 15, 2017, a new IIR Working Group (WG) on “Whole-body cryotherapy or cryostimulation” was officially created.
Cryotherapy is going well!
Report of the IIR Deputy Director General, Ina Colombo, on the 3rd IIR Conference on Cold Applications in Life Sciences which was held in St Petersburg in Russia.
Discover the newly-elected IIR Section and Commission heads
Welcome the IIR’s new statutory body members!
The European Union project Cryohub in Beijing
The IIR organised a well-attended CryoHub workshop at the 5th International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain in Beijing on April 7th.
ICR2015: A stimulating environment for dynamic exchanges
With a focus on improving standards and the quality of life of many worldwide, as well as emphasising the importance of preserving the earth through the advancement of refrigeration applications and technology, ICR2015 is expected to attract a...
Professional forums on cryo-sciences: Experts and young researchers alike
Although significant progress has been made in cold application in life sciences driven by new solutions in the production, storage and handling of bio-products along the entire production chain all the way up to the end-user, there are still many...
New in our Encyclopedia: cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry
This summary document presents the potential applications of liquid cryogens in the pharmaceutical sector.
Discover the new IIR Science and Technology Council
With 8 newly elected presidents and vice-presidents, 3 reassignments and 5 reappointments, this new Science and Technology Council (STC), mandated from 2015 to 2019, is set to bring forth fresh ideas and novel change.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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Cryogenics in the pharmaceutical industry: drug design and bioavailability improvement
Research activities in the pharmaceutical sector focus primarily on developing novel drug formulations which can elicit the desired response upon being administered to the patient...
Ice cream manufacturing, environmental impact and market data
From a physico-chemical point of view, ice cream is a complex, frozen multiphase mixture. The manufacturing process includes several stages of freezing which are described in this...
Events
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2026 Cryogenic Microscopy & Spectroscopy Workshop
March 23, 2026 - March 26, 2026
Brno, Czech (Republic)
Fostering cross‐disciplinary collaboration & innovation in cryogenics, electron microscopy, and spectroscopy.
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