Cellular memory

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Cellular memory is the hypothesis that such things as memories, habits, interests, and tastes may somehow be stored in all the cells of human bodies, i.e. not only in the brain. There is also the fear that such notions may hinder organ donation.^{[citation needed]}

The suggestion arose following a number of organ transplants in which the recipient was reported to have developed new habits or memories. An article, "Changes in Heart Transplant Recipients That Parallel the Personalities of Their Donors", published in the Spring 2002 issue of the Journal of Near-Death Studies, reported stories of organ recipients who "inherited" a love for classical music, a change of sexual orientation, changes in diet and vocabulary, and, in one case an identification of the donor's murderer.

Contents 1 In fiction 2 See also 3 Bibliography 4 References 5 External links

[edit] In fiction

In the game Metal Gear Solid 2, Revolver Ocelot had an arm from the dead Liquid Snake after his own had been cut off, and it was then taking over his mind. In Metal Gear Solid 4, It has completely taken over his mind, and his new identity is now Liquid Ocelot.

In the Simpsons Halloween special "Treehouse of Horror IX," Homer gets a hair and scalp transplant from the executed character Snake and takes on his persona, going on a killing spree.

The 2008 film The Eye starring Jessica Alba and the novel Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult all feature the concept of cellular memory.

The video game Assassin's Creed features a similar concept known as Genetic memory. It does

[edit] See also

• Organ donation
• Organ transplant
• Body memory

[edit] Bibliography

• Sylvia, Claire (1997). A Change of Heart. New York, New York: Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 0-316-82149-7. 
• Pearsall, Doctor Paul; et alii (1999). The Heart's Code. New York, New York: Broadway Books. ISBN 0-7679-9942-8. 

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Skeptic's Dictionary on cellular memory

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