Biopsy frozen in seconds in the operating roomFor rapid freezing of a biopsy taken from a patient, for cancer research for example, the standard procedure is using liquid nitrogen. This, however, is not allowed inside the operating room. The consequence is a laborious procedure causing unnecessary delay. Researchers of the University of Twente developed a ‘snap freezing’ apparatus that cools a vial even faster than in liquid nitrogen, and is safe for use inside the operating room. Another advantage is that the speed of cooling is adjustable. The new device is presented in Nature’s ‘Scientific Reports’. The Dutch VUmc hospital is already running experiments using the new device.Read more
Worlds first superconducting wind turbine on grid and producing powerAfter the successful installation of the EcoSwing generator in Thyborøn, the project has progressed further. Now commissioning has advanced to a level where this compact and lightweight generator is grid connected and producing power.Read more
Biopsy frozen in seconds in the operating room
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