Do you really know? What is the third state of existence between life and death?
Jan 3, 2025
Delve into the concept of a 'third state' that blurs the lines between life and death. Recent discoveries show that dead cells can survive and form new multicellular structures, challenging our understanding of death. Investigate the rise of living robots, known as xenobots, and their implications for medicine and ethics. This conversation raises profound questions about biological existence and the definitions we hold about life.
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The Third State
- Researchers discovered a "third state" between life and death.
- Dead cells can reorganize and form new multicellular structures called xenobots.
Frog Embryo Experiment
- Researchers experimented on deceased frog embryos' skin cells.
- These cells formed new organisms in a lab setting, demonstrating the third state.
Xenobots
- Xenobots, tiny living robots, can move, transport particles, and self-repair.
- They perform functions beyond their natural roles, hence called robots.