Open Letter On Brain Preservation

Submitted by jakedimare on Sun, 05/22/2011 - 20:39

OPEN LETTER ON BRAIN PRESERVATION

Science, ethics and legality for government, medical, scientific and public audiences.

The Open Letter on Brain Preservation seeks to raise awareness regarding the science, ethics and legality surrounding the emerging scientific process of chemical, whole-brain preservation. This document is intended for members of the government, medical and scientific communities as well as the general public.

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BPF In The News

A Connectome Observatory

Mon, 11/14/2011

A Connectome Observatory for Nanoscale Brain Imaging. Ken Hayworth's teleXLR8 talk, Kurzweilai.net article.

Cryonics Magazine

Tue, 06/07/2011

The Brain Preservation Technology Prize on the cover of Cryonics Magazine.

Fight Aging

Thu, 03/24/2011

The Brain Preservation Technology Prize is mentioned.

New Scientist

Mon, 02/07/2011

Mind's circuit diagram to be revealed by a mammoth map. Article discusses BPF Brain Preservation Technology Prize

The New York Times: The Thinnest Cut

Mon, 12/27/2010

The Thinnest Cut: A Device for Discovery. BPF President Ken Hayworth discusses brain preservation.

TED Talks: Connectome

Wed, 09/01/2010

MIT neuroscience professor calls for finding the connectome of a cryonically preserved brain.

Slicing Brains DIY: Is Ken Hayworth Building the Instruments for Uploading Brains?

Mon, 02/01/2010

Story in H+ Magazine features Dr. Ken Hayworth sharing the new ATLUM machine.

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