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Old aged question; besides the simple idea of organ rejection, what other issues prevent brain transplants?

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If Mitochondria have their own DNA, and their origins may stem from symbiotic events in early evolution, how did humans obtain genetic instructions to make them?

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Can we make laser pointers outside of visible wavelengths? (IR, UV, Microwave)?

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Can humans safely breathe in low pressure environments containing a much higher percentage of oxygen (Compared to atmospheric compositions)?

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Based on the symbiotic theory of mitochondria, do any mitochondria exist on their own in nature anymore?

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Does the foaming-action of soap actually benefit the cleaning process, or is it simply a byproduct of soap's properties?

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Can an individual muscle fiber from a cheetah actually pull more than a human muscle fiber, or is there something more to their outrageous speed?

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Why does the urge to pee increase upon experiencing cold temperatures?

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How do dyes stick so well to clothes and resist bleeding (for the most part) once attached to an article of clothing?

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Is a lazy eye purely aesthetic or does the individual actually have trouble focusing on certain objects?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Old aged question; besides the simple idea of organ rejection, what other issues prevent brain transplants?	6
If Mitochondria have their own DNA, and their origins may stem from symbiotic events in early evolution, how did humans obtain genetic instructions to make them?	5
Can we make laser pointers outside of visible wavelengths? (IR, UV, Microwave)?	5
Can humans safely breathe in low pressure environments containing a much higher percentage of oxygen (Compared to atmospheric compositions)?	3
Based on the symbiotic theory of mitochondria, do any mitochondria exist on their own in nature anymore?	3
Does the foaming-action of soap actually benefit the cleaning process, or is it simply a byproduct of soap's properties?	2
Can an individual muscle fiber from a cheetah actually pull more than a human muscle fiber, or is there something more to their outrageous speed?	2
Why does the urge to pee increase upon experiencing cold temperatures?	2
How do dyes stick so well to clothes and resist bleeding (for the most part) once attached to an article of clothing?	2
Is a lazy eye purely aesthetic or does the individual actually have trouble focusing on certain objects?	2