Cryopreservation is a cutting-edge field that preserves cells, tissues, and organs by cooling them to sub-zero temperatures. The goal is to halt biological decay, allowing for potential future revival when medical technology has advanced enough to treat currently incurable conditions. This process, known as vitrification, uses cryoprotectants to prevent ice formation and maintain tissue structure. After legal death is declared, the body is rapidly cooled to -196°C and stored in liquid nitrogen. A notable example is Matheryn Naovaratpong, or Einz, who was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer at age two. After exhausting all medical treatments, her parents decided to cryopreserve her, making her the youngest person ever to be preserved at Alcor Life Extension Foundation. While cryonics remains experimental, it represents a hopeful frontier for life extension. The field is based on the premise that future scientific advancements could potentially reverse the damage caused by diseases and the preservation process itself. Currently, around 500 individuals have undergone cryopreservation worldwide, with over 4,000 more signed up. As science progresses, cryonics continues to stir both excitement and ethical debates about the possibilities of life extension and revival. Let’s discuss it!
