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	Cryonics ~~or cryogenics~~ is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>		Cryonics is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>
	[[File:Patient long term care bay at Alcor.jpg\|thumb\|The patient long term care bay at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, circa 2020.]]		[[File:Patient long term care bay at Alcor.jpg\|thumb\|The patient long term care bay at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, circa 2020.]]
	Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it is unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>		Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it is unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>

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	Cryonics is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>		Cryonics or cryogenics is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>
	[[File:Patient long term care bay at Alcor.jpg\|thumb\|The patient long term care bay at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, circa 2020.]]		[[File:Patient long term care bay at Alcor.jpg\|thumb\|The patient long term care bay at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, circa 2020.]]
	Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it is unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>		Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it is unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>

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	===New Organizations and Projects===		===New Organizations and Projects===

	* [https://southerncryonics.com/ Southern Cryonics], A Cryonics Storage Organization constructing a new cryonics storage facility, in New South Wales, Australia. They are projected to open in 2022.		* [https://southerncryonics.com/ Southern Cryonics], A Cryonics Storage Organization constructing a new cryonics storage facility, in New South Wales, Australia. They are projected to open in 2022.

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	==The Cost of Cryonics==		==The Cost of Cryonics==

	Cryonics is typically paid for using life insurance. As of 2020, the cost of a cryopreservation procedure is $80,000 at [https://alcor.org/ Alcor], or $28,000 at the [https://www.cryonics.org/ Cryonics Institute], or $18,000 at [http://kriorus.ru/en KrioRus]. (These prices are not directly comparable, because the features of the cryonics plans are different at each organization, including the options for "standby and stabilization".) The majority of people do not pay for cryopreservation "out of pocket". They typically pay for cryonics using a life insurance policy, which tends to make cryonics services more affordable. For example, the cost of a suitable term life insurance policy for a healthy middle-aged adult might be a few hundred dollars per year. The full cryopreservation costs are not due until the time of death, which is why cryonics services can generally be paid with a life insurance policy.		Cryonics is typically paid for using life insurance. As of 2020, the cost of a cryopreservation procedure is $80,000 at [https://alcor.org/ Alcor], or $28,000 at the [https://www.cryonics.org/ Cryonics Institute], or $18,000 at [http://kriorus.ru/en KrioRus]. (These prices are not directly comparable, because the features of the cryonics plans are different at each organization, including the options for standby and stabilization services.) The majority of people do not pay for cryopreservation "out of pocket". They typically pay for cryonics using a life insurance policy, which tends to make cryonics services more affordable. For example, the cost of a suitable term life insurance policy for a healthy middle-aged adult might be a few hundred dollars per year. The full cryopreservation costs are not due until the time of death, which is why cryonics services can generally be paid with a life insurance policy.

	It is common for cryonics clients to purchase a term or permanent life policy with a face value of $250,000. (This policy size is also commonly offered by insurance companies.) As of 2019, a policy of this amount is more than sufficient to pay for a standard cryonics plan from any known cryonics organization, with significant funds remaining for other desired beneficiaries.		It is common for cryonics clients to purchase a term or permanent life policy with a face value of $250,000. (This policy size is also commonly offered by insurance companies.) As of 2019, a policy of this amount is more than sufficient to pay for a standard cryonics plan from any known cryonics organization, with significant funds remaining for other desired beneficiaries.

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	Cryonics is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>		Cryonics is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>
	[[File:Patient long term care bay at Alcor.jpg\|thumb\|The patient long term care bay at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, circa 2020.]]		[[File:Patient long term care bay at Alcor.jpg\|thumb\|The patient long term care bay at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, circa 2020.]]
	Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it's unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>		Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it is unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>

	The first human cryopreservation was performed on Dr. James Bedford in January 1967.<ref>"Evaluation of the Condition of Dr. James H. Bedford After 24 Years of Cryonic Suspension." Alcor, Aug. 1991, https://www.alcor.org/library/bedford-condition/</ref> As of 2020, there are about 390 individuals cryopreserved around the world, and about 3,100 people hold contracts with cryonics service providers to be cryopreserved immediately after their legal death.<ref name=":10">"Cryonics Institute Member Statistics." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/ci-landing/member-statistics/</ref><ref name=":11">"Alcor Membership Statistics." Alcor, https://alcor.org/AboutAlcor/membershipstats.html</ref> Major cryonics storage companies include the Alcor Foundation and the Cryonics Institute in the USA, and KrioRus in Russia. A network of other cryonics organizations provide standby and stabilization services, local emergency response, cryonics information and outreach, and fundamental or applied research. There is some overlap between the goals of the cryonics field, and the wider organ cryopreservation and life extension fields.<ref>Finger, Erik B., and John C. Bischof. "Cryopreservation by Vitrification: a Promising Approach for Transplant Organ Banking." Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation, 2018, doi:10.1097/mot.0000000000000534</ref><ref>Corbyn, Zoë. "Live Forever: Scientists Say They'll Extend Life 'Well beyond 120'." The Guardian, 11 Jan. 2015, https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jan/11/-sp-live-forever-extend-life-calico-google-longevity</ref>		The first human cryopreservation was performed on Dr. James Bedford in January 1967.<ref>"Evaluation of the Condition of Dr. James H. Bedford After 24 Years of Cryonic Suspension." Alcor, Aug. 1991, https://www.alcor.org/library/bedford-condition/</ref> As of 2020, there are about 390 individuals cryopreserved around the world, and about 3,100 people hold contracts with cryonics service providers to be cryopreserved immediately after their legal death.<ref name=":10">"Cryonics Institute Member Statistics." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/ci-landing/member-statistics/</ref><ref name=":11">"Alcor Membership Statistics." Alcor, https://alcor.org/AboutAlcor/membershipstats.html</ref> Major cryonics storage companies include the Alcor Foundation and the Cryonics Institute in the USA, and KrioRus in Russia. A network of other cryonics organizations provide standby and stabilization services, local emergency response, cryonics information and outreach, and fundamental or applied research. There is some overlap between the goals of the cryonics field, and the wider organ cryopreservation and life extension fields.<ref>Finger, Erik B., and John C. Bischof. "Cryopreservation by Vitrification: a Promising Approach for Transplant Organ Banking." Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation, 2018, doi:10.1097/mot.0000000000000534</ref><ref>Corbyn, Zoë. "Live Forever: Scientists Say They'll Extend Life 'Well beyond 120'." The Guardian, 11 Jan. 2015, https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/jan/11/-sp-live-forever-extend-life-calico-google-longevity</ref>

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	Cryonics is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>		Cryonics is the practice of preserving a human body at ultra-cold temperatures for multiple years, with the intention of restoring good health if that is made possible by future medical technologies.<ref name=":0">"Cryonics Definition." Cambridge English Dictionary, https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cryonics</ref><ref name=":1">"What is Cryonics." Alcor Life Extension Foundation, https://www.alcor.org/what-is-cryonics/</ref><ref name=":2">"Cryonics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." Cryonics Institute, https://www.cryonics.org/about-us/faqs/</ref>
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	Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it's unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>		Cryonics is considered an experimental procedure. It is not yet possible to revive an adult human being from cryopreservation, and it's unknown if revival will ever become possible. There has been controversy within the scientific community regarding the technical feasibility of cryonics resuscitation, with support or skepticism from various scientists. If cryonics resuscitation becomes possible in the future, it would likely require advanced technologies such as molecular level repair, and detailed tissue regeneration.<ref name=":3">“Scientists’ Open Letter on Cryonics.” Biostasis.com, https://www.biostasis.com/scientists-open-letter-on-cryonics/</ref>

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	===New Organizations and Projects===		===New Organizations and Projects===

	* [https://southerncryonics.com/ Southern Cryonics], A Cryonics Storage Organization constructing a new cryonics storage facility, in New South Wales, Australia. They ~~have~~ projected to open ~~near the end of the year 2021~~.		* [https://southerncryonics.com/ Southern Cryonics], A Cryonics Storage Organization constructing a new cryonics storage facility, in New South Wales, Australia. They are projected to open in 2022.

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	The reason it is desirable to start the perfusion and final cooldown phases as quickly as possible after clinical death, is to better preserve the fine cellular structures in the brain. These neural structures are commonly thought to encode for the major aspects of a person's identity, such as memory and personality.		The reason it is desirable to start the perfusion and final cooldown phases as quickly as possible after clinical death, is to better preserve the fine cellular structures in the brain. These neural structures are commonly thought to encode for the major aspects of a person's identity, such as memory and personality.

			==The Cost of Cryonics==

			Cryonics is typically paid for using life insurance. As of 2020, the cost of a cryopreservation procedure is $80,000 at [https://alcor.org/ Alcor], or $28,000 at the [https://www.cryonics.org/ Cryonics Institute], or $18,000 at [http://kriorus.ru/en KrioRus]. (These prices are not directly comparable, because the features of the cryonics plans are different at each organization, including the options for "standby and stabilization".) The majority of people do not pay for cryopreservation "out of pocket". They typically pay for cryonics using a life insurance policy, which tends to make cryonics services more affordable. For example, the cost of a suitable term life insurance policy for a healthy middle-aged adult might be a few hundred dollars per year. The full cryopreservation costs are not due until the time of death, which is why cryonics services can generally be paid with a life insurance policy.

			It is common for cryonics clients to purchase a term or permanent life policy with a face value of $250,000. (This policy size is also commonly offered by insurance companies.) As of 2019, a policy of this amount is more than sufficient to pay for a standard cryonics plan from any known cryonics organization, with significant funds remaining for other desired beneficiaries.

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	* 2017: Southern Cryonics secured approximately $1 MM(AUD) to build the first cryonics facility in Australia, with construction to begin in 2020.		* 2017: Southern Cryonics secured approximately $1 MM(AUD) to build the first cryonics facility in Australia, with construction to begin in 2020.
	* 2018: Alcor received a five million dollar donation to be used for research which would benefit cryonics technology.		* 2018: Alcor received a five million dollar donation to be used for research which would benefit cryonics technology.

	~~==The Cost of Cryonics==~~

	Cryonics is typically paid for using life insurance. As of 2020, the cost of a cryopreservation procedure is $80,000 at [https://alcor.org/ Alcor], or $28,000 at the [https://www.cryonics.org/ Cryonics Institute], or $18,000 at [http://kriorus.ru/en KrioRus]. (These prices are not directly comparable, because the features of the cryonics plans are different at each organization, including options for "standby and stabilization".) The majority of people do not pay for cryopreservation "out of pocket". They typically pay for cryonics using a life insurance policy, which tends to make cryonics services more affordable. For example, the cost of a suitable term life insurance policy for a healthy middle-aged adult might be a few hundred dollars per year. The full cryopreservation costs are not due until the time of death, which is why cryonics services can generally be paid with a life insurance policy.

	It is common for cryonics clients to purchase a term or permanent life policy with a face value of $250,000. (This policy size is also commonly offered by insurance companies.) As of 2019, a policy of this amount is more than sufficient to pay for a standard cryonics plan from any known cryonics organization, with significant funds remaining for other desired beneficiaries.

	==Cryonics Organizations==		==Cryonics Organizations==