Wood Frog: The Original CryogenicsA natural survival trick could revolutionize transplants.

Flooding its cells with glucose allows this creature to survive winter as a solid block of ice. Scientists are now studying this unique biological mechanism to solve a major medical challenge. By replicating this natural antifreeze, we may soon be able to store and thaw human hearts and livers safely, eliminating the race against the clock for patients waiting for a match.

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