Medical Can head transplants be used to save lives?

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The discussion revolves around the theoretical possibility of head transplantation, particularly in terminally ill patients or prematurely born babies. It references past experiments, such as those conducted by Demikhov with dogs, to explore the feasibility of such procedures. The conversation acknowledges the current limitations in medical technology, emphasizing that while head transplants have been attempted in animals, they have not resulted in long-term survival. There is speculation about the potential for future advancements that could address these challenges, particularly regarding the development of a transplanted head in very young embryos. Overall, the dialogue highlights both the scientific curiosity and ethical considerations surrounding head transplantation.
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So, perhaps one can transplant a terminally ill patient's head into someone's neck for a while (just like in case of Demikhov's dog experiments). Then one waits until a suitable donor becomes available and transplants the head to the body of the donor.
 
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We do not have that ability at this time.
 
Suppose that a mother would transplant the head of her prematurely born baby into her neck just like in case of Demikhov's dog experiments. How would the baby develop? Can such a transplant be done with very young embryo's, say a few weeks old?
 
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We do not have that ability at this time.

Yes, the transplanted Chimp and dog heads did not survive for a long time. But surely it is possible to solve these problems?
 

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