vitrification

Vitrification is a rapid freezing process that turns biological materials, like eggs or embryos, into a glass-like, solid state without forming ice crystals. Instead of forming damaging ice, the sample is cooled very quickly with specialized solutions, preventing ice crystal formation. This preserves the integrity and viability of the cells or tissues, making vitrification an effective method for long-term storage. It is commonly used in fertility treatments to safely preserve reproductive cells for future use.