August 2013 PMID 23940340

Surge of neurophysiological coherence and connectivity in the dying brain.

Jimo Borjigin, UnCheol Lee, Tiecheng Liu, Dinesh Pal, Sean Huff, Daniel Klarr, Jennifer Sloboda, Jason Hernandez, Michael M Wang, George A Mashour

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What people are saying

The group of social discussions demonstrates high engagement and interest, with many posts referencing detailed scientific studies like EEG research and gamma surges, such as support for the idea that the brain generates heightened conscious signals near death, which could challenge traditional views on consciousness and mortality. The tone indicates a mix of scientific curiosity and philosophical reflection, underscoring the potential impact of this research on understanding the dying process.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the findings, emphasizing the scientific significance of brain activity surges near death.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high curiosity, with many referencing other studies, debates on consciousness, and implications for understanding death.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts reference detailed research, personal insights, and philosophical debates, indicating deep involvement and critical thinking.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight the potential for this research to influence views on consciousness at death and spark ongoing scientific and philosophical debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found a brief, intense surge of gamma wave activity in the brain immediately after cardiac arrest, occurring within the first 30 seconds and before the EEG becomes flat-lined.
  • During this period, gamma oscillations were globally synchronized, highly coherent, and showed increased directional connectivity, especially from the front to the back of the brain, with strong links to other brain wave types like theta and alpha.
  • Surprisingly, the brain's high-frequency activity near death was greater than during normal waking consciousness, suggesting the brain might temporarily generate neural signals associated with heightened consciousness even in the dying process.]

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ICH
@KuchenBoi · X

@Mottchen20 Ich habe vor ein paar Tagen zufällig dieses Video von Ralph Caspers gesehen und mir hat es ein wenig die Angst vor dem Sterben genommen, vielleicht hilft es dir auch. Ich wünsche dir viel Kraft dem Beizustehen! https://t.co/QURgwk6qLs

Mar 13, 2023 · 10 likes · 40 followers View post →
Miles Berger
@RealMilesBerger · X

@JayKinariwala @DeeptiZutshiMD @rohitmarawar @ksuchdev @caseyalbin @Capt_Ammonia @CajalButterfly @drhibahaider @RebeccaFasanoMD @TheNotoriousEEG @bensalem_owen @JimmySuhMD @sigman_md @EEGTalk @rkchoi @Raf_Perz @DeniseFChen @omar_danoun interesting. George Mashour (now chair of @UMichAnesthesia) had a paper on this in rats, showing large EEG gamma range discharges at time of death- https://t.co/ehz3frG1mm interesting that you all didnt seem to observe this here in humans....

May 7, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,522 followers View post →
DMT Quest
@dmt_quest · X

This case study as well as other well documented human EEG research at end of life, and multiple animal studies have shown a consistency in this gamma surge possibly correlated... https://t.co/tzZFrd0bT4 https://t.co/UT7WGgLzLv https://t.co/lZvXlF7zdr

Sep 5, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,434 followers View post →
البندري
@Albandri_psy · X

البحث المشار له كان عام ٢٠١٣ على ٩ فئران تجارب تحت ٣ حالات أو أوضاع، آخرها أثناء تعرضها لسكتة قلبية.. الفريق حاول يفسر النشاط العصبي المفرط في هالحالة بأنه هو اللي المسئول عن ما يعرف بNDE.. وهذا لاقى اعتراض منطقي.. https://t.co/tZkpTQ7zbl https://t.co/sYrcNBxm57 https://t.co/3nYQo2hnfn

Oct 3, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,674 followers View post →
Tech Center
@techcenter73 · X

@EzzAlrawi @AlghamdiProf https://t.co/QhU9Gyql3r

Jun 30, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 522 followers View post →
Steven Coca
@scoca1 · X

@LoraLynnArmstr1 @geostylegeo NDEs are non-credible, and can be explained by ongoing chemical and electrical processes in the brain. https://t.co/Nh1tM0QRvt

Aug 2, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,736 followers View post →

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@newton181 · X

@Apolonio_ARG_ @Ryffuentes No se que diga el profe, pero de científico le veo poco, su trabajo es puramente subjetivo, pues los testimonios no son prueba, pero como estudio social vale, ademas ya ha sido respondido: Aquí: https://t.co/uctTEgzY86 Aquí: https://t.co/mjo4EOXYNQ Aqui: https://t.co/xWQKAVLkKk

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@techcenter73 · X

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@regenerateuser · X

@jozsvf @Hauwa_L Asides Jesus' resurrection not being credible, research into NDE's have shown that the brain is paradoxically hyper stimulated during NDE's causing the perception of an 'afterlife'. This afterlife also tends to correspond with their specific religion. https://t.co/OLGeYOM7vC

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@sulbuti · X

RT @88a88b88: البحث المشار له كان عام ٢٠١٣ على ٩ فئران تجارب تحت ٣ حالات أو أوضاع، آخرها أثناء تعرضها لسكتة قلبية.. الفريق حاول يفسر النشاط…

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البندري
@Albandri_psy · X

البحث المشار له كان عام ٢٠١٣ على ٩ فئران تجارب تحت ٣ حالات أو أوضاع، آخرها أثناء تعرضها لسكتة قلبية.. الفريق حاول يفسر النشاط العصبي المفرط في هالحالة بأنه هو اللي المسئول عن ما يعرف بNDE.. وهذا لاقى اعتراض منطقي.. https://t.co/tZkpTQ7zbl https://t.co/sYrcNBxm57 https://t.co/3nYQo2hnfn

Oct 3, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,674 followers View post →
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@fool_do · X

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Shots de Ciencia
@shotsdeciencia · X

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秀
@Esmuygrande · X

Surge of neurophysiological coherence and connectivity in the dying brain | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/nHQafmEXoW

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はや
@FF14_Hyte · X

RT> ↓引用元、酔ってるので明日読もう https://t.co/n8FoBJ4b8v

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@ForensicPsyMD · X

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U-M Consciousness & Psychedelics
@UMconsciousness · X

This is a follow-up study from our article in PNAS one decade ago showing organized gamma surges in the dying rat brain: https://t.co/IMoNlHCvg1

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Stille
@NaturundStille · X

RT @NaturundStille: Unsere Moleküle sind nur geliehen. Verschwindet die Welt, wenn ich sterbe? Was kommt nach dem Leben/was war vor dem Leb…

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@toforidou_chris · X

#ARD #Quarks fragt:"Was passiert beim Sterben? Spoiler: "wir werden alle sterben" #Freudenberg #Münster #Einzelfälle #plötzlichundunerwartet https://t.co/WIC2h04oG1 https://t.co/olNFTSiPSQ

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Stille
@NaturundStille · X

Unsere Moleküle sind nur geliehen. Verschwindet die Welt, wenn ich sterbe? Was kommt nach dem Leben/was war vor dem Lebdn? Sterben humorvoll erklärt https://t.co/Ewj7LkHIIe

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ICH
@KuchenBoi · X

@Mottchen20 Ich habe vor ein paar Tagen zufällig dieses Video von Ralph Caspers gesehen und mir hat es ein wenig die Angst vor dem Sterben genommen, vielleicht hilft es dir auch. Ich wünsche dir viel Kraft dem Beizustehen! https://t.co/QURgwk6qLs

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@ottersnoot · X

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Mar 2, 2023 · 4 followers View post →
DMT Quest
@dmt_quest · X

This case study as well as other well documented human EEG research at end of life, and multiple animal studies have shown a consistency in this gamma surge possibly correlated... https://t.co/tzZFrd0bT4 https://t.co/UT7WGgLzLv https://t.co/lZvXlF7zdr

Sep 5, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,434 followers View post →
Tristan
@Deepfryguy76 · X

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Aug 15, 2022 · 1 share · 18,707 followers View post →
DMT Quest
@dmt_quest · X

@Deepfryguy76 @TOEwithCurt @BernardoKastrup https://t.co/UT7WGgLzLv

Aug 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,434 followers View post →
Steven Coca
@scoca1 · X

@LoraLynnArmstr1 @geostylegeo NDEs are non-credible, and can be explained by ongoing chemical and electrical processes in the brain. https://t.co/Nh1tM0QRvt

Aug 2, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,736 followers View post →
Jenn_Leah13
@Jenn_Leah13 · X

@MelandArt @Andrew381978 @Conserberal @theobserver2021 @SipkeStorm @TimespaceC @BentDepraved @MiStErT6666 @KevinSecular2 @NullifidianMom @jonsteingard @nicolas_gaboury @Troy_Arcadia @Stratago @gotaq4u @motnevobrev @sdclewell @JustinCPorter @evolvingsapien @taygee @pinkheretic @AtheistIdeals @sygarte @DrMikeLicona @RFupdates @054durin @archisoteric @BurnBabylonDown @JackStapleLewis @Rev20_4 @GodlessLiz @KenKrispin @AleMartnezR1 @FactsAreTrumps @RichardDawkins So like I said, that news article was citing this study: https://t.co/TjqOyCc6MX

Jul 18, 2022 · 1 like · 1,818 followers View post →
The Rejected
@TRej2011 · X

@response_w @InfiDale3476 @TheMartiScott Surge of neurophysiological coherence and connectivity in the dying brain “These data demonstrate that the mammalian brain can, albeit paradoxically, generate neural correlates of heightened conscious processing at near-death” https://t.co/RwCiMmOL6i

Jun 12, 2022 · 4,665 followers View post →
Miles Berger
@RealMilesBerger · X

@JayKinariwala @DeeptiZutshiMD @rohitmarawar @ksuchdev @caseyalbin @Capt_Ammonia @CajalButterfly @drhibahaider @RebeccaFasanoMD @TheNotoriousEEG @bensalem_owen @JimmySuhMD @sigman_md @EEGTalk @rkchoi @Raf_Perz @DeniseFChen @omar_danoun interesting. George Mashour (now chair of @UMichAnesthesia) had a paper on this in rats, showing large EEG gamma range discharges at time of death- https://t.co/ehz3frG1mm interesting that you all didnt seem to observe this here in humans....

May 7, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,522 followers View post →
James Jackson
@JamesJa13788984 · X

@lepandas @Karl73353616 @BernardoKastrup @FabioBaldassa11 Same as this... https://t.co/Tuebvvm9SG

Mar 9, 2022 View post →
The Rejected
@TRej2011 · X

@Rajanator @SpiritKing11 @CubeSteve @Dylon59556561 @Momma_Atheist @DAConsult @DJHammurabi1 Surge of neurophysiological coherence and connectivity in the dying brain “These data demonstrate that the mammalian brain can, albeit paradoxically, generate neural correlates of heightened conscious processing at near-death” https://t.co/RwCiMmwBSa

Jun 25, 2020 · 4,665 followers View post →
Rickey Estes
@estes_rickey · X

Surge of neurophysiological coherence and connectivity in the dying brain https://t.co/fDtll36hsI

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The Rejected
@TRej2011 · X

Surge of neurophysiological coherence and connectivity in the dying brain https://t.co/RwCiMmwBSa https://t.co/oMYfOl1zaH

Aug 15, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,665 followers View post →
Nick Byrd, Ph.D.
@byrdnick.com · Bluesky

"Surge of neurophysiological coherence and connectivity in the dying brain." This oughta help the NDE debates http://evpo.st/15GICQ2

Aug 14, 2013 View post →