- The brains of decapitated pigs can be partially revived several hours after the animal has died, researchers have revealed, with some of the functions of cells booted back up when an oxygen-rich fluid is circulated through the organ. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/apr/17/scientists-reboot-pig-brain-hours-after-animals-died-yale-university-researchers 14 comments worldnews
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