X-Message-Number: 1932
Date: 10 Mar 93 14:50:54 EST
From: JOHN K CLARK <>
Subject: CRYONICS A Cryonics Starter Kit

      FROM: John Clark 

  At the present time we have two types of suspension methods neural 
and full body, I would like to suggest a third, genetic. Every cell 
of the body (except red blood cells) contains the complete genetic 
instructions for the entire individual. It would be very simple to 
store a few cells , they would take up almost no room and would not 
even have to be frozen, a fixation solution such as glutaraldehyde 
would render a person's genetic code readable for centuries at least 
and probably much more.
  I realize that none of the individuals memories would be preserved 
and so is far inferior to our present methods, but I also realize 
it would be enormously cheaper and easier. Think of it as a Cryonics 
starter kit. Contrary to popular opinion survival is probably not 
a all or nothing matter and for those who can not afford the present 
options it would be far better than nothing.

[ Also, for those who are satisfied with just clones of themselves,
  the genetic contribution can be made at any time, not just upon
  pronouncement of legal "death".  - KQB ]

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