Chinese Scientists Successfully "Revive" Pig Brain After 50-Minute Separation from Body
2025-08-24 / Read about 0 minute
Author:小编   

During the "Special Sharing Event on Cutting-edge Areas of Life and Health" at the Medical Expo, Chinese scientists made groundbreaking strides by successfully "reviving" a pig brain that had been disconnected from the body for 50 minutes, leveraging the world's first "ex vivo brain preservation technology." The research commenced with the cessation of the pig's heartbeat and the subsequent separation of the brain from the body. Following a 50-minute interval, the brain was integrated into an extracorporeal life support system, forming a resuscitation setup. The results demonstrated a remarkable restoration of brain functions, maintaining viability throughout the process. Out of respect for animal welfare, the experiment was concluded after six hours. This monumental achievement holds the potential to pave the way for innovative resuscitation strategies for cardiac arrest patients in the future.