TL;DR: Vitrification uses cryoprotectants and cooling to avoid ice while preserving a possible biological repair route. Fixation chemically stabilizes structure but prevents.
Last updated: 17 August 2026
TL;DR:Vitrification uses cryoprotectants and cooling to avoid ice while preserving a possible biological repair route. Fixation chemically stabilizes structure but prevents biological recovery with current methods.
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