Unexpected Organ Revives Pig Brains Post-Cardiac Arrest

Chinese researchers at Sun Yat-sen University have partially restored brain function in pigs an hour after death by connecting their brains to functional livers, which produce protective molecules like ketone bodies. This innovative approach reduced brain damage markers and inflammation, suggesting the liver's potential role in extending the resuscitation window during cardiac arrest. While not yet applicable to humans, this breakthrough could revolutionize emergency medicine by improving survival rates and outcomes for cardiac arrest victims.