Reyhane Farshbaf Shakib

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Why we use DMSO as cryopreservation agent in cell freezing despite its toxicity?

Hi, I know that we can use glycols instead of DMSO which can be less toxic but what are the advantages of DMSO over other cryopreservation agents that make us preferably use DMSO?

01 January 2020 8,445 3 View

Why we use FBS instead of culture media in cell freezing?

Hi, I have a simple question: When we freeze cells why we use 90% FBS and 10% DMSO? I know that DMSO is used for cell cryopreservation but I don't know why we use FBS instead of culture media?

01 January 2020 8,499 3 View

How do scientists choose the best method to insert a drug into the body?

There are many methods for a drug to be used, such as oral methods (pills), anal methods, injections, etc. But when a new drug invented, how do scientists choose the best way to insert it into the...

10 October 2018 5,382 19 View

What makes beta-amyloid and tau protein which exist in healthy brain also can cause Alzheimer's Disease?

Autopsies show that there are two abnormal structures in the brain with AD called plaques and tangles. Plaques are made from a protein known as Beta-amyloid and tangles are made of Tau protein....

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