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Frozen Human Brain Tissue Brought Back To Life In Major Cryogenics Breakthrough

The new technique could pave the way for improved methods of studying neurological conditions.

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A container with frozen embryos and sperm stored in liquid nitrogen is removed at a fertility clinic at Fort Myers, Florida. AP/Lynne Sladky
JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

In a significant advancement in the field of cryogenics, researchers in China have managed to successfully freeze and thaw human brain tissue, which subsequently regained its normal function.

The new technique, developed by Dr. Zhicheng Shao and his team at Fudan University in Shanghai, could pave the way for improved methods of studying neurological conditions, Metro reports.

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JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Mr. Curl covered the White House for a dozen years as a correspondent for the Washington Times. He also ran the Drudge Report for four years as the morning editor.

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