In order to report something as outlandish as an actual company, Bioquark, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attempting to regenerate dead nervous systems in people, multiple credible sources have to be used. So, I am using a May 24, 2016 report by Washington Post staffer Ariana Eunjung Cha, from an article titled "Sparking fears of a zombie apocalypse: Controversial study aims to 'reanimate' the brain dead" as a reference. In addition, I am using an IFL Science titled "Biotech Company Granted Ethical Permission To Attempt To Use Stem Cells To Reactivate The Brains Of The Dead," by Staff Writer Robin Andrews, written in March, 2016. Finally, I am using a Nature World News article, "This Biotech Company Could Be the Site of A Zombie Breakthrough," by Staff Writer John Raphael, dated May 5, 2016.
 |
| Bioquark CEO Ira Pastor |
There are many sources online that present 'fake news.' The Purcell Chronicles is not one of them. This story is based on research from credible sources.
According to the Washington Post, Bioquark CEO Ira Pastor has declared his firm's intention of taking 20 brain-dead patients and attempting to "regenerate" their nervous systems. Mr. Pastor has received criticisms from every major religion for his company's works. Meanwhile, Mr. Pastor characterizes those critics as being from the "zombie contingent" for dark fears his firm will be the launching pad of a zombie epidemic. According to Mr. Pastor, many people have asked not to go forward in his company's work for fear of creating a zombie apocalypse.
According to Bioquark's own website, the company "...is focused on the development of novel biologics that have the ability to alter the regulatory state of human tissues and organs, with the goal of curing a range of chronic diseases, as well as effecting complex regeneration."
According to IFL Science, Bioquark has been given permission by institutional review boards in the U.S. and India to use 20 brain-dead patients for their study. Specifically, Bioquark plans to stimulate their nervous systems in order to restart their brains. The IFL Science report explained that the central nervous system is bioelectrochemical in nature. This system uses biologically manufactured chemicals called 'neirotransmitters' to convey electrical impulses through the body. Stimulating neurons in people, even if they are in a coma, is possible. However, after brain death, neurons wither and degenerate. It is because of this that, for any 'resurrection' to happen, the team must stimulate regeneration of neurons in these brain dead people.
According to Nature World News, Bioquark is partnering with Revita Life, in hopes of having a better understanding on how "to reverse death." The first trial for this project will, reportedly, involve patients who are declared as physically dead, or brain dead, and are only being kept alive by life support. After treatment by specialized teams, these patients will be put under strict observation for about six months. What researchers will be looking for are signs of regeneration in the upper spinal cord using brain imaging technology.
No comments:
Post a Comment
No profanity, vulgar language, personal attacks, libel or defamation, nudity of any kind or sexual imagery is permitted on this site. The site's management reserves the right to screen all messages for appropriateness through this venue.