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U.S. Scientists Create Zombie Dogs

Posted by timothy on from the ooh-that's-chilly dept.

Alex_Ionescu writes "U.S. scientists have managed to revive dead dogs to life, by using a technique similar to cryogenation, in which the dogs' blood was drained and replaced by a cold, saline liquid. A couple of hours, their blood was replaced, and an electric shock brought them back to life with no brain damage. The technology will be tested on humans within the next year."

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  1. well... by darthpenguin · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The article is somewhat light on facts. From what I recall, during drowning or suffocation, brain damage occurs in humans quite soon (10 minutes?). How is it that this process negates the lack of oxygen to the brain, allowing no damage to occur? Is it the temperature of the liquid used for replacing the blood?

    Also, the article has "Although the animals are clinically dead, their tissues and organs are perfectly preserved." followed immediately by "Damaged blood vessels and tissues can then be repaired via surgery." So, which is it?

    I suppose we'll have to wait for a real scientific journal to publish this before we find out much more.

    Also, another attempt at hibernation, this time in mice, using a different method involving hydrogen sulfide gas.

    1. Re:well... by daniil · · Score: 5, Insightful
      I'm more interested in knowing who the hell is going to volunteer for this procedure...

      A mortally wounded gunshot victim?

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    2. Re:well... by Verteiron · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Sorry, but how exactly is this scary?

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    3. Re:well... by kfg · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, I was brought into the hospital for lifesaving surgery. . .but my condition was such that it was deemed I would die from the stress of undergoing surgery.

      This is the sort of person who will volunteer. A person who has nothing to lose if the procedure fails, but everything to gain if it succeeds.

      KFG

      P.S. I got better.

  2. Oh no! by zalas · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Oh man... I can see the flood of Resident Evil jokes now...

  3. Re:Not On Me. by Suicyco · · Score: 4, Insightful

    You would rather die?

  4. Re:death and taxes by ericspinder · · Score: 3, Insightful

    No, It'll be death by taxes, I'll take a chunk of money to live forever.

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  5. High Quality News Source by BuckaBooBob · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Just look at a list of other stories they are currently covering

    12-year-old girl gets divorce
    Goats recruited to fight bushfires
    Scientists create robot lobster
    The most dangerous day of the week
    Cookie trail leads to suspects
    Soldiers steal tank to buy vodka
    Bonking, brawls and booze
    Man gets $2600 for plaster Jesus
    New shop to turn away the rich
    Sticky stunt's disastrous end

    Drop the story and move on :)

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  6. Re:Ontological argument by 0111+1110 · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Isn't this a proof for the (non) existence of the soul?

    There is already no evidence for the religious concept of the 'soul'. If you are trying to convince a believer, don't bother. They do not believe based on evidence. The belief in magical, invisible, undetectable, but all-powerful entities is not based on science or anything resembling scientific, logical thinking. It is based on fairy tales usually 'learned' at an age before most humans are able to think critically. If you really want to convince a believer you will need to use a powerful emotional argument, not an evidence-based logical one. Their belief system is such that blind faith, especially in the face of contradictory evidence is considered a great virtue.

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