How pristine the animals' neurology was and how long they lasted after
revival wasn't made clear, but Lovelock was explicit about their chilly
temporary state - frozen hamsters, he said, were quite solid; you could
knock them against the lab bench. After thawing, they'd run around.
I have a lot of respect for Lovelock's integrity and ingenuity. Yet this
claim appears to surpass anything that current cryonics specialists seem
able to replicate.
It would be useful to hear some informed comments from, say, Paul Wakfer or
other knowledgeable suspension enthusiasts.
Damien Broderick