Cell and Cryobiology Research Group
There are currently four main research themes within the Group:
- The development of protocols for the successful cryo-preservation of fish oocytes and early stage embryos.
- Investigation of low temperature damage on cellular metabolism and genetic integrity.
- Molecular biology studies of the impact of chemical and physical insult to cells, including embryonic stem cells, gametes and early stage embryos.
- The establishment of a cryo-bank of DNA and cells of endangered fish species. LIRANS is the co-ordinating centre for the fish cryobanks of the global ‘Frozen Ark’ project.
