Is it technically possible to undergo cryogenics and wake up 500 years later?
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I'm afraid not at this point. Fundamentally, the expansion caused by water crystallization during freezing results in cell lysis, breaking the the cell walls and killing the organism. In isolated conditions, we can prevent this by adding glycerine which helps sustain the cell wall (although there may be colligative properties it affects that might also help).
Regardless, when dealing with most complex multicellular organisms, it is currently infeasible to prevent frost damage. I do say most, but not all. There are a variety of fish and amphibians that I have heard of that can withstand cryogenics.
I would not say it is impossible, but as you ask, it is not technically possible with the current technology I am aware of.
Regardless, when dealing with most complex multicellular organisms, it is currently infeasible to prevent frost damage. I do say most, but not all. There are a variety of fish and amphibians that I have heard of that can withstand cryogenics.
I would not say it is impossible, but as you ask, it is not technically possible with the current technology I am aware of.
Yes (assuming that by the number 500, you really mean some distant time in the future). Basically I am an optimist.
I have to believe that we'll have a cure for every disease 500 years from now and we'll be able to thaw out these people some day. Just look what we've (humanity) done in only 100 years in terms of medical advances.
I have to believe that we'll have a cure for every disease 500 years from now and we'll be able to thaw out these people some day. Just look what we've (humanity) done in only 100 years in terms of medical advances.
