X-Message-Number: 3520 Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 13:42:39 -0500 (EST) From: Subject: SCI.CRYONICS The Arrhenius equation is not relevant to cryonics Date sent: 21-DEC-1994 13:24:55 In the cell there are inhibitors to fine tune every biological reaction. Thus if any reactions continue at low temperatures the inhibitors will still be there to controll the reactions. THUS THE ARRHENIUS EQUATION IS NOT RELEVANT AS A SIMPLE REACTION ! What is relevant are chemicals released by bacteria, viruses, and fungi that are responsible for decomposition of organic material. If possible patients should be radiated before freezing. Jan (John) Coetzee Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=3520