Scientists put their heads together for an insane medical breakthrough.
Neuroscience and biomedical engineering startup BrainBridge announced that it has created an AI-mechanized system for performing head transplants.
The procedure would graft a head onto the body of a brain-dead donor, maintaining the memories, cognitive abilities and consciousness of the transplanted individual.
The researchers believe the innovative surgery would help patients with untreatable conditions like paralysis and certain cancers, as well as neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Hashem Al-Ghaili, the scientist behind the project, said that the research has been evaluated by experts across multiple related fields.
“The goal of our technology is to push the boundaries of what is possible in medical science and provide innovative solutions for those battling life-threatening conditions,” Al-Ghaili told SWNS.
“Our technology promises to open doors to lifesaving treatments that were unimaginable just a few years ago,” he added.
BrainBridge plans to utilize surgical robots and artificial intelligence to reconstruct facial feature for full facial muscle use.
“The process employs advanced high-speed robotic systems to prevent brain cell degradation and ensure seamless compatibility, BrainBridge said in a statement.
“The entire procedure is guided by real-time molecular-level imaging and AI algorithms to facilitate precise reconnection of the spinal cord, nerves, and blood vessels.”
BrainBridge claims the first procedure will be conducted within eight years.
The company said it’s publicizing the procedure so far in advance to better attract top scientists to the project.
BrainBridge says that head transplants are only the beginning.
“In the short term, we expect the project to result in spinal cord reconstruction breakthrough and whole-body transplant but in the long term, the project will expand into areas that will transform healthcare as we know it.”