Researchers have placed humans in suspended animation

Scientists (and sci-fi fans) have been talking about suspended animation for years. The idea that the functions of the human body can somehow be put on "pause" while life-saving medical procedures are performed (or a person is sent into space, a la Alien) has long seemed untenable -- until now. According to New Scientist, doctors have successfully placed humans in suspended animation for the first time, in a trial that could have an enormous influence on the future of emergency room surgery. Read our full story on Engadget: https://ift.tt/2Ox6vJN Get More Engadget: • Like us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1k1iCZT • Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget • Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/1k1iCZV • Read more: http://www.engadget.com https://ift.tt/2D11vI7 Engadgethttp://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.pngNovember 20, 2019 at 06:34PM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J