Scientists have unlocked the secret of suspended animation, a state of “undeath” where the body’s metabolism shuts down but all major organs continue to function. Hydrogen sulfide, also known as sewer ...

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Findings in yeast and worms may have implications for extending preservation of human organs for transplantation SEATTLE — June 10, 2010 — How is it that some people who apparently freeze to death, ...

It sounds like the stuff of science fiction: a mortally injured patient is put into suspended animation so doctors can buy time to close up his wounds and save his life. But that seemingly improbable ...

Stopping signs of life and starting them again might seem like pure sci-fi—but according to cell biologist Mark Roth, it's very possible. Roth says that by carefully using a toxic gas, he can induce ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the first time, doctors have induced suspended animation in ...

In early winter, brown bears find a comfy spot in a cave or burrow that’s well-protected from the cold. Then they curl up, fall asleep, and don’t awaken or eat for 5 to 7 months. It’s called ...

Some animals, like mice and birds, are able to bring their body temperature and metabolism way down to conserve energy, going into a sleep-like state called torpor. Now researchers have identified the ...

Suspended animation is a staple of science fiction. Need to take a 200 year trip to another star system? Go to sleep in some sort of high-tech coccoon and wake up at your destination. We saw it in ...