Nimynn OP t1_is1qc81 wrote on October 12, 2022 at 5:46 PM Reply to comment by Nyrin in Why can we freeze embryos for IVF but not adult humans? What makes it possible for embryos? by Nimynn Thank you! Very thorough explanation. I knew about the ice crystals but didn't know why that wouldn't apply to embryos. The antifreeze solution and related issues are exactly the answer I was looking for. Permalink Parent 8
Why can we freeze embryos for IVF but not adult humans? What makes it possible for embryos? Submitted by Nimynn t3_y21axx on October 12, 2022 at 11:23 AM in askscience 45 comments 203
Nimynn OP t1_is1qc81 wrote
Reply to comment by Nyrin in Why can we freeze embryos for IVF but not adult humans? What makes it possible for embryos? by Nimynn
Thank you! Very thorough explanation.
I knew about the ice crystals but didn't know why that wouldn't apply to embryos. The antifreeze solution and related issues are exactly the answer I was looking for.