Brain function partially restored in pigs – four hours after death

In a breakthrough study, researchers have managed to restore some brain function in pigs as long as four hours after death. Using a system that pumps preserving chemicals through the brain's circulatory system, the team not only staved off cell death but actually restored some functions like synaptic activity. The astounding discovery raises some ethical questions and may spark new debate about the very definition of death.

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Category: Biology

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• Animals
• Brain
• Neuroscience
• Yale

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2IEE2QY