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Biogerontologist L. Stephen Coles had his brain preserved by cryonics; Greg Fahy reported the brain chunks were astonishingly well-preserved after more than a decade, fueling discussion about potential revival or future study, though many experts remain skeptical that the tissue could ever be revived.
Biogerontologist L. Stephen Coles’ brain was cryopreserved after death and stored for over a decade at -146°C. Greg Fahy later biopsied the preserved tissue and found the fragments to be surprisingly well preserved, suggesting future studies might learn from the brain; however, experts caution the brain is not alive and revival remains unproven, with a peer‑reviewed report still forthcoming.
Neuroscientist Dr. Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston advocates for brain preservation as a means to potentially achieve immortality, arguing that current technology could allow us to pause biological processes until future medical advancements can cure terminal conditions. His book, "The Future Loves You," explores the possibility of using techniques like aldehyde-stabilised cryopreservation to preserve brain structures, with the hope of future revival through advanced technologies such as nanomedicine or mind-uploading. While controversial, Zeleznikow-Johnston believes this approach could offer a new perspective on life and death.
Chinese researchers at Fudan University have successfully revived a human brain that was frozen for 18 months using a new cryopreservation method called MEDY. This breakthrough, published in Cell Reports Methods, preserves neural cell functionality and structural integrity, potentially revolutionizing research into neurological disorders and future human cryopreservation. The achievement has sparked significant interest and discussion about the future possibilities of cryonics.