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science2 years ago•1 min saved

Unknown Brain Activity Surges in Dying People, Hinting at Consciousness

Scientists from the University of Michigan have detected a mysterious wave of brain activity in dying people, which could be linked to near-death experiences. The activity was recorded in four patients, and it could help scientists better understand the parallels between a dying human brain and the brains of animals like rats, which have been studied before. However, the activity is not necessarily evidence of elevated conscious processing in the patients, and further research is needed.

via BGR|

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Unveiling the Mystery of Consciousness in the Dying Brain.

A small study has found evidence of heightened activity in the brain during the process of dying, potentially related to consciousness. The research observed four patients in comatose states, following cardiac arrest, who were under EEG monitoring at the time of their deaths. In two of these patients, a surge of gamma wave activity, linked with consciousness, was recorded upon the removal of ventilator support. However, due to the small sample size and the fact that the patients did not survive, the team cautioned against drawing definitive conclusions, stating that larger studies are needed to fully understand these brain wave patterns.

via SciTechDaily|

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