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Why can't we have a brain transplant?
Health

Why can't we have a brain transplant?

In 1954, a kidney transplant was the first successful organ transplant in a Boston hospital, and in 1963, the first human lung transplant was performed at the University…

June 23, 2020
More evidence of primitive brain surgery
Archeology

More evidence of primitive brain surgery

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient skeleton in the Copacabana peninsula of Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. Research shows that brain surgery has been performed since prim…

December 17, 2018
Inca brain surgery of the form of
Archeology

Inca brain surgery of the form of

According to a new study, ancient Peruvian Inca surgeons often succeeded in removing a small portion of the patient's skull to treat head injuries.

December 17, 2018
Evidence of a neck brain surgery
Archeology

Evidence of a neck brain surgery

Archaeologists claim to have discovered evidence of a brain surgery done nearly 1,800 years ago on a young woman's body - the victim died shortly after the operation.

December 17, 2018
Saved after 2 days of chilling
Medicine - Health

Saved after 2 days of chilling

Amy Moore, 38, from North Carolina, USA, was chilled for 2 days before undergoing a heart surgery.

December 15, 2018