What happens to the human brain and body after death has remained a long-standing question. It’s intriguing to think about ...

Scientists are questioning how soon we should be harvesting organs.

We often view death as a light being switched off suddenly. The moment a human’s pulse stops, we assume the person is gone. But new research by the American Association for the Advancement of Science ...

Brain activity has been detected up to an hour after cardiac arrest, challenging long-held beliefs about when death truly ...

Brain dead. The two words are ominous, frightening, final. And often so misunderstood. As a medical diagnosis, brain death is relatively straightforward, determined by standardized tests widely ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...