Scientists restore brain activity in frozen mouse brains

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Scientists have revived brain activity in frozen mouse brains, demonstrating a significant step towards restoring function after deep freezing. The German research team used vitrification to preserve brain tissue in a glass-like state, successfully maintaining neuronal firing, metabolism, and plasticity after thawing. This breakthrough, published in PNAS, hints at future applications in organ preservation and potentially whole-body cryopreservation, though large-scale applications remain distant.


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