Frankenstein becoming real :/

[Drunken Hobo]

The actual concept itself is ridiculous, but the spinoff technologies from pursuing such an endeavour would be staggering. Just off the top of my head: an actual fix for spinal injuries; a clearer understanding of nerve pathways that would allow cybernetic replacement of human body parts (including going "full 'borg"!); the foundation for a cure for motor neuron disorders; better techniques and approaches to repairing severe trauma in patients.

These side benefits is likely why there's even remotely a discussion about the "ethics" of such an abominable procedure.

[rtxoff]

Looks like there is some new development. Thanks Aethon for the link.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3029376/Russian-volunteer-head-transplant-operation-Valery-Spiridonov-says-no-choice-undergo-7-5million-procedure-controversial-Italian-surgeon-Dr-Sergio-Canavero.html

[RainDreamer]

We got a donor and a willing test subject, that sounds promising.

I hope if this happen, everyone would documenting it properly. Whether it would be a failure or success, it would provide us with knowledge that we can use to advance the medical field.