X-Message-Number: 3530
From:  (David Stodolsky)
Subject: CRYONICS: BBC Worldwide on cryonics
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 94 13:58:40 +0100 (CET)

Yesterday there was a segment on cryonics in the BBC Worldwide radio
program "Pop Science". The segment resulted from a listener's question:
"Would if be possible for someone dying of AIDS to go into suspended
animation to await a cure?" (Quoted from memory).

The reply referred to ALCOR and ALCOR UK, but not by name. The major
problem cited with suspension was that different cell types required
different freezing protocols to avoid cracking, etc. The procedure
was described in some detail, with only a single error: Body washout
was said to occur at dry ice temperatures. Overall, the report was
very positive. The consultant said, it was a "big gamble", but hundreds
of people in the USA and tens in the UK were signed up to do it. Head
only suspension was said to be "a good deal" because it only costs
$45,000 vs. $120,000 for full body.

I vaguely recall saying that this market should be investigated a
couple of times in recent years:-).
Now the BBC is saying it. Isn't it about time to give this market some
attention? Or is the focus going to continue to be on teenage mutants at
science fiction conventions ;-).

dss


David S. Stodolsky, PhD               Internet: 
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