Researchers Detect Mysterious Burst of Brain Activity in Dying Patients

Scientists saw a surge of neural activity in two patients as their hearts stopped, similar to brain spikes seen in animals when they die.
The study found a burst of gamma brain waves in two of four patients removed from life support before death.
The area of the brain where the activity spike occurred is thought to be linked to consciousness and awareness.
The gamma wave surge could show a unique brain process that happens only as a person is dying.
The findings support reports of heightened awareness and "near-death experiences" as a person transitions into death.