Going Cryogenic - When Cold isn't Cold Enough: A History of Museum Cryogenic Storage

Explore the fascinating world of cryogenic storage in museums through this 21-minute recorded lecture from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Delve into the evolution of museum preservation techniques as Zoology Assistant Collection Manager Kadin Samlaska explains why standard freezing temperatures aren't sufficient for long-term molecular data preservation. Learn about the museum's new Cryovault facility, which houses an impressive collection of over 30,000 vertebrate tissue samples spanning mammals, herpetofauna, and birds, and discover how ultra-low temperatures are revolutionizing the preservation of scientific specimens for future research and study.