Figure 1From: The individual-cell-based cryo-chip for the cryopreservation, manipulation and observation of spatially identifiable cells. I: MethodologyThe i3C and its main components: (1) - cylindrical sample chamber with a bottom made of glass picowells substrate (B and C - SEM micrographs), (2) - elevated flow conduit and its front basin, (3) - two engraved longitudinal grooves, (4) - the sliding cover slip (orange), (5) - waste accumulation area. Note the reference mark pointed to by the yellow arrow in panel C.Back to article page