800 Year Old Brain Found With Some Cells Intact

Courtesy of NeuroImage

Not quite suspended animation but still an interesting survival story. Scientists in France have found intact braincells within an 800 year old petrified brain. Here’s the breakdown:

he brain is so well preserved that the researchers were able to perform far more tests on it than were possible with similar specimens found [...]

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Freeze Brain Through Nose To Save Lives

Courtesy of Benechill

A new medical gadget developed by Benechill allows EMT’s and other rescue workers to cool patients brains on the go preventing serious brain damage. The device called Rhinochill releases a fast evaporating liquid up the nose of the patient where it helps cool the brain. InĀ  a study of 200 patients, those who [...]

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Controlling Computers With Your Brain

courtesy Guger Technologies

I hope this health technology becomes affordable for everyone… typing these articles while watching Dexter = great!

Intendix will be the first patient-ready commercially available brain-computer interface. Designed to help those who have little to no motor function. Patients will be able to type at about 60 letters per minute and should be able [...]

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