X-Message-Number: 21447
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 11:00:34 -0600
Subject: Vitrification?
From: Brian A Stewart <>

Recently I had a discussion with my father about cryonics, and I
mentioned that from what I understand Alcor is using some sort of
"vitrification" technique in an attempt to limit cell damage. 
Unfortunately, I really don't understand what they mean by
"vitrification", and so, obviously, when my father wanted me to explain,
I could not.  (He said that the only meaning of the term he was familiar
with involves high temperatures.)

Can someone explain vitrification to me in layman's terms (my background
in science is spotty at best)?  Or, if I have completely misunderstood,
what it is that Alcor is doing?  Additionally, wasn't ACS studying
something similar?


Thanks,

Brian

Brian A. Stewart-- Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we
are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and
servile, but morally treasonable to the American public."
                            - Theodore Roosevelt

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