Post by Whisker on Jun 26, 2016 20:04:34 GMT
Life after death? New study suggests certain genes remain active even after demise
When life comes to an end, we assume that all our biological processes shut down.
But new research suggests that might not be the case. A range of studies conducted by the University of Washington found that certain genes remain active for up to 48 hours after clinical death.
Although these genes are not able to bring a person back to life, the findings could help further research into the safety of organ transplants.
But new research suggests that might not be the case. A range of studies conducted by the University of Washington found that certain genes remain active for up to 48 hours after clinical death.
Although these genes are not able to bring a person back to life, the findings could help further research into the safety of organ transplants.
This makes sense. It's easy to believe that death is a gradual shutting down of everything, rather than a sudden complete cut-off. This knowledge, though, will probably have great significance in the future.
