Episode

This scientist rewarmed and studied pieces of his friend’s cryopreserved brain

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MIT Technology Review Narrated
Published
May 20, 2026
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745
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Summary

A gerontologist wanted his preserved brain to be reanimated. Cryopreservation is more likely to be used on organs for transplantation. This story was written byJessica Hamzelou and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com