{"id":126713,"date":"2024-11-17T01:40:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T18:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=126713"},"modified":"2024-11-17T01:40:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T18:40:46","slug":"scientists-brought-pig-brains-back-to-life-after-cardiac-arrest-with-this-organ-and-its-not-what-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=126713","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Brought Pig Brains Back to Life After Cardiac Arrest With this Organ\u2014And It&#8217;s Not What You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Chinese researchers have succeeded in partially <strong>restoring the brain function of pigs an hour after their death<\/strong>, thanks to the unexpected help of their <strong>liver<\/strong>. This study could change the way scientists approach <strong>brain damage<\/strong> and the science of resuscitation, by calling into question what we thought was possible after cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Revolutionary Experiment in Post-mortem Brain Revival<\/h2>\n<p>At <strong>Sun Yat-sen University<\/strong>, researchers simulated cardiac arrest in pigs, followed by reattaching their brains to a system mimicking blood circulation. The twist? Some brains were connected to functional livers as part of the setup. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embopress.org\/doi\/full\/10.1038\/s44321-024-00140-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The results were staggering<\/a>: brains connected to livers showed far fewer <strong>damage markers<\/strong>, including reduced inflammation and stable electrical activity, compared to brains relying on conventional perfusion systems.<\/p>\n<p>This success is attributed to the liver\u2019s ability to produce protective molecules like <strong>ketone bodies<\/strong>, which act as a <strong>vital energy substitute<\/strong> when glucose is unavailable, safeguarding brain cells from death. By limiting inflammation and brain swelling, the liver may hold the key to extending the short resuscitation window currently available in human cardiac arrests.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Liver Shields the Brain From Irreversible Damage<\/h2>\n<p>Typically seen as a detox powerhouse, the <strong>liver<\/strong> has now been revealed as a surprising ally in brain protection. During a <strong>cardiac arrest<\/strong>, it steps in with ketone bodies and other metabolites that can sustain the brain when oxygen levels plummet. Its role in curbing inflammation further preserves the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/11\/neurologist-unveils-surprising-age-to-stop-drinking-beer-for-cognitive-longevity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">structural integrity of neurons<\/a>, especially in critical areas like the <strong>cortex<\/strong> and <strong>hippocampus<\/strong>, known for their vulnerability during oxygen deprivation.<\/p>\n<p>This protective function could redefine emergency medicine, opening possibilities to not just revive patients but also shield their brains from permanent damage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"77210094\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"71357\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"600\" alt=\"The Liver Function In Post Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury Is Not Known And Was Investigated In A Pig Model Of Global Cerebral Ischemia.\" class=\"wp-image-71358\" style=\"width:792px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia.jpg 550w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia-348x380.jpg 348w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia-477x520.jpg 477w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia.jpg\" alt=\"The Liver Function In Post Cardiac Arrest Brain Injury Is Not Known And Was Investigated In A Pig Model Of Global Cerebral Ischemia.\" class=\"wp-image-71358\" style=\"width:792px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia.jpg 550w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia-348x380.jpg 348w, https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-liver-function-in-post-cardiac-arrest-brain-injury-is-not-known-and-was-investigated-in-a-pig-model-of-global-cerebral-ischemia-477x520.jpg 477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The liver function in post-cardiac arrest brain injury is not known and was investigated in a pig model of global cerebral ischemia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implications for Extending the Resuscitation Window<\/h2>\n<p>Every second counts in cardiac arrest. Without immediate oxygen, the brain suffers <strong>irreversible damage<\/strong> within minutes. However, the Chinese team\u2019s success with pigs hints at extending this critical <strong>resuscitation window<\/strong>, buying valuable time for life-saving interventions.<\/p>\n<p>Though not yet ready for human trials, these findings fuel hope that one day, emergency protocols might integrate such liver-assisted systems, transforming survival rates and outcomes for cardiac arrest victims.<\/p>\n<p>Could the <strong>liver<\/strong> become a cornerstone of resuscitation science? While the idea seems almost science fiction, the evidence speaks for itself. This advance, which sees researchers continuing to push back the boundaries of what is possible, offers a vision of a future in which death may not be as final as we once thought.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/dailygalaxy.com\/2024\/11\/scientists-brought-pig-brains-back-to-life-after-cardiac-arrest-with-this-organ-and-its-not-what-you-think\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese researchers have succeeded in partially restoring the brain function of pigs an hour after their death, thanks to the unexpected help of their liver. 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