Restoration of cellular activity after decapitation

Nature Reviews Neurology, Published online: 24 May 2019; doi:10.1038/s41582-019-0209-xA new study has demonstrated recovery of brain circulation and some cellular function in a decapitated pig model. Although these results are exciting and thought-provoking, they do not challenge the concept or practical implications of brain death, as no evidence of global electrical activity or functional recovery of the brain was presented.

Source: Nature Reviews Neurology - May 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: David M. Greer Ariane Lewis Source Type: research