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Scientists Preserve Mammal Brain in Historic Reanimation Step
Key Takeaways
- Scientists preserved a mammal's brain using advanced vitrification and later restored measurable biological activity in neural tissue
- Electron microscopy confirmed exceptional preservation of synaptic structures believed to encode memory and identity
- The result advances the scientific case for cryopreservation but falls far short of restoring consciousness or cognitive function
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com
