Scientists revive brain function in dead pigsExperts said the study threw into question at what point an animal, or even humans, are dead. But the findings of the trial, published in the journal Nature, show that the brains of pigs can have their blood flow and cell function restored even hours after death. Some brains received the patented life-support solution and others were given a control substance.The results were astonishing: the brains that received the artificial blood had basic cell function restored. "The findings suggest that scientists may have underappreciated the brain's capacity for self-restoration after a patient is declared brain dead. Dominic Wilkinson, professor of medical ethics at the University of Oxford, said that the study could have vital implications for future brain research.

Source: Standard Digital April 17, 2019 17:03 UTC