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What happens in the brain just before you die? A psychologist explains.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has shed new light on a topic that has long fascinated scientists and the general public alike – what occurs in our minds during those final moments of life. In an unprecedented experiment, researchers captured 15 minutes of brain activity from a patient with epilepsy who suffered a heart attack and subsequently died. The unexpected outcome was the first-ever glimpse into human brain function just before and after death.
According to Dr. Ajmal Zemmar, one of the leading neurosurgeons in this study, something remarkable happened during those final 30 seconds. A surge in gamma waves – the highest-frequency among all brainwaves – occurred in tandem with other oscillations like delta, theta, alpha, and beta. These patterns were similar to what is observed when someone is deeply remembering something or dreaming vividly.
In light of this groundbreaking finding, Dr. Zemmar suggests that our brains may be performing a last recall of important life events just before we die. This idea aligns with the numerous reports of near-death experiences in which individuals describe a blurring of “boundaries between space, time, and perception.” In these moments, people often experience intense feelings of joy, happiness, peace, and unconditional love, accompanied by a panoramic review of their lives.
The study also suggests that this phenomenon may not be unique to humans. Research on rats has shown similar brain wave activity in dying rodents, with a sharp increase in gamma oscillations preceding death. A study published in Frontiers of Cellular Neuroscience found similar results.
Source: www.forbes.com
