Head transplant surgeon plans controversial 'Frankenstein' experiments to reanimate human corpses

A controversial neurosurgeon who wants to carry out the first human head transplant has outlined plans to conduct'Frankenstein' experiments to reanimate a human corpse to test his technique. Dr Sergio Canavero, director of the Turin Advanced Neuromodulation Group, and his collaborators believe they may be able to conduct the first human head transplant next year. They have outlined plans to test whether it is possible to reconnect the spinal cord of a head to another body with tests that will stimulate fresh human corpses with electrical pulses. However, the Russian man who has volunteered to have the first transplant has also revealed that his girlfriend is opposed to him having the operation. Dr Sergio Canavero (pictured) believes the first human head transplant will take place next year.