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·December 13, 2023·6 min read

Tracking Brain’s “Wave of Death”: New Insights into Neural End-of-Life

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the neurological process of dying. Their study reveals that during anoxia, or oxygen deprivation, the brain undergoes a series of changes, including a massive release of glutamate and a surge in gamma and beta waves, potentially linked to near-death experiences. This is followed by a 'wave of death' - a high-amplitude wave marking the transition towards total cessation of brain activity.

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·December 2, 2013·2 min read

Uniform Protocols, Clear Standards For Determining Brain Death Would Offer Significant Benefits

A new report urges clear standards and uniform protocols to be developed for declaring a patient brain dead.

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·June 16, 2021·4 min read

We Cannot Cheat Aging and Death

Findings shed new light on the invariant rate of aging hypothesis, providing fresh evidence that death is inevitable.

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·January 4, 2019·5 min read

What Does ‘Dead’ Mean? How Should We Define Death?

A new special report raises the question, in light of modern medical developments, whether clinicians should redefine what is meant by the term 'death'.

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·February 22, 2022·4 min read

What Happens in Our Brain When We Die?

A new study reveals brain oscillations associated with memory retrieval alter in the moments before death, suggesting the brain may replay significant life events just before we die.

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·March 24, 2017·4 min read

Who is Least Afraid of Death?

A new study reveals atheists and those who hold very religious beliefs are least afraid of dying.

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·August 16, 2024·3 min read

Why Are We Drawn to Events Focused on Death and Disaster?

Researchers have developed a new framework to understand why people are fascinated by events centered around themes of death, disaster, and suffering. These "dark events" include everything from historical commemorations to cultural festivals and horror experiences. The study highlights six key concepts that shape our attraction to these events, such as commercialization, public engagement, and the symbolic presence of death. Understanding these factors could offer deeper insights into societal behavior and collective memory.