Controversial figures globally assert their belief in reaching a century and a half of life, raising the question: Could immortality be within our grasp?

In a groundbreaking development, a team from the Yale School of Medicine has successfully revived a slaughterhouse pig's brain using a resuscitation machine called BrainEx. The revived brain cells began producing proteins and displayed signs of metabolic activity, according to researchers, although it's important to note that the pig's brain was not conscious during the revival process.

This breakthrough has sparked discussions about the possibility of extending human lifespans, a topic that has recently captured the interest of world leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Both leaders, who are 72 years old, have expressed their belief that organ transplants could help them live to 150 years old.

During a military parade in Beijing, China, a conversation between Putin and Xi was caught on a hot mic, suggesting that they are exploring experimental transplant treatments to extend their lives. The state-run CCTV broadcast the discussion to billions of people, including several U.S. media outlets.

While the idea of living to 150 years old might seem like science fiction, some researchers are proposing the creation of "bodyoids", or spare body parts made of immature stem cells. These bodyoids would be cultured to prevent brain development and would not be capable of feeling pain or consciousness. However, it's important to note that there are no credible search results indicating which researchers in Germany are currently working on the development of bodyoids.

The pursuit of immortality remains out of reach for even the world's most powerful figures. Thousands of organs are wasted every year due to surgeons declining them in hopes of obtaining younger samples. On average, 13 patients on the transplant waitlist die each day due to the overwhelmed organ donation system.

As biotechnology continues to develop, the concept of growing spare parts becomes more feasible. However, researchers caution that it remains a dream of science fiction, and the ethical implications of such advancements are yet to be fully explored.

Emma Frederickson, a science reporter who enjoys covering topics such as climate change, conspiracy theories, and weird biology, is one of many journalists keeping a close eye on these developments. As the field of biotechnology continues to evolve, we can expect to see more breakthroughs that challenge our understanding of what is possible.