Revolutionary Device Sustains Brain Independently of the Body

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have developed a method to keep a brain alive and functioning for several hours without being connected to the body. Using a device called the extracorporeal pulsatile circulatory control (EPCC), the team successfully maintained normal brain function in two pigs for five hours. The procedure allows for independent study of the brain and may lead to advancements in cardiopulmonary bypass technology. While the experiment raises ethical questions, it also offers potential insights into brain function and the impact of sugar on the brain.