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Though often mistaken for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryogenics#Definitions_and_distinctions cryogenics], which is merely the study of cold on materials, cryonics is the science of cryo-preservation, using a mixture of factors to preserve a [[Human]] or other organism in stasis for periods of time. | Though often mistaken for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryogenics#Definitions_and_distinctions cryogenics], which is merely the study of cold on materials, cryonics is the science of cryo-preservation, using a mixture of factors to preserve a [[Human]] or other organism in stasis for periods of time. | ||
Essentially, extremely low temperatures are created, preserving the human body almost indefinitely. Preserving the human brain is more problematic, but [[UNSC]] technology has apparently overcome the obstacles of neural tissue damage and resuscitation, but with tissue damage still being a problem, causing what is colloquially called "[[freezer burn]]."<ref>[[Halo:Combat Evolved]], [[Pillar of Autumn (Level).</ref> However as stated in [[Halo: Contact Harvest]], the UNSC seems to use certain types of drugs to prevent "freezer burn." | Essentially, extremely low temperatures are created, preserving the human body almost indefinitely. Preserving the human brain is more problematic, but [[UNSC]] technology has apparently overcome the obstacles of neural tissue damage and resuscitation, but with tissue damage still being a problem, causing what is colloquially called "[[freezer burn]]."<ref>[[Halo:Combat Evolved]], [[Pillar of Autumn (Level).</ref> However as stated in [[Halo: Contact Harvest]], the [[UNSC]] seems to use certain types of drugs to prevent "freezer burn." | ||
The UNSC uses [[Cryo-chamber|cryonic storage pods]] in long-range warships, storing personnel for long periods to prevent aging during the journey and to preserve life-vital systems, maintaining only skeleton crews until nearing their target zone.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]]</ref> A [[Bronchial Surfactant|bronchial surfactant]] is ingested, intended to replace nutrients lost during the journey, but is unpleasant and often instead vomited.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref> | The UNSC uses [[Cryo-chamber|cryonic storage pods]] in long-range warships, storing personnel for long periods to prevent aging during the journey and to preserve life-vital systems, maintaining only skeleton crews until nearing their target zone.<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]]</ref> A [[Bronchial Surfactant|bronchial surfactant]] is ingested, intended to replace nutrients lost during the journey, but is unpleasant and often instead vomited.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]</ref> | ||