This scientist rewarmed and studied pieces of his friend’s cryopreserved brain

This scientist rewarmed and studied pieces of his friend’s cryopreserved brain

May 20, 2026 · 12 min

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The episode discusses a gerontologist's attempt to reanimate his cryopreserved brain and the implications of cryopreservation in organ transplantation.

A gerontologist wanted his preserved brain to be reanimated. Cryopreservation is more likely to be used on organs for transplantation. This story was written byJessica Hamzelou and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com

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