X-Message-Number: 1220
Date: 22 Sep 92 21:27:08 EDT
From: Charles Platt <>
Subject: CRYONICS

To: Kevin Brown
 
In response to J. Mason and others who want hard facts on the 
feasibility of cryonics:
 
Various research strategies have been tried to eliminate the 
growth of ice crystals that form when tissue is frozen. 
Although some methods have shown promise (e.g. freezing under 
extremely high pressure) no way has been found to eliminate 
ice damage completely. 
 
Hugh Hixon has written a short paper titled "How Cold is Cold 
Enough?" which addresses the question of storage 
temperatures. It is available from Alcor. 
 
Topics such as these are not always addressed on cryonet, 
mainly because they have been addressed in the past. Buried 
in the cryonet archives are messages of the type that you are 
looking for. However, it would be simpler for you to call 
Alcor's toll-free number, (800) 367 2228, and ask them for 
literature on the topics that interest you. 
 
--Charles Platt

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