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Nature-inspired additive could help protect living cells during freezing and thawing

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Briefings

A new additive developed at the University of New England in Australia aims to reduce the number of people waiting for organ transplants. The research is currently underway, with approximately 2,000 individuals on the waiting list in Australia as of the report's publication date in October 2026.

Key points

• A new additive developed at the University of New England in Australia is being tested to protect living cells during freezing and thawing.
• As of October 2026, approximately 2,000 people in Australia are on the waiting list for organ transplants.

Context

This research addresses a critical shortage in organ transplantation, where a significant portion of the population faces long waits for life-saving procedures.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single Australian study; the effectiveness of the additive in other regions or long-term clinical outcomes remain unverified.

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