Release date: 2006-12-15
Scientists from abroad have discovered that the human pituitary gland naturally secretes a "death hormone." This hormone, produced by the body itself, is linked to the process of dying. Researchers have studied this phenomenon in octopuses, where female octopuses die shortly after their eggs hatch. To understand this, scientists examined the creatures and found a pair of glands behind the eyes. These glands release a chemical at a specific time, leading to the octopus's death. They named this substance the "death hormone."
The question arises: Do humans possess a similar "death gland"? Studies suggest that in humans, this gland is located in the brain—the pituitary gland. Though only about 5 grams in weight, it plays a vital role in regulating growth, reproduction, and metabolism. It also stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroxine. When thyroxine stops being secreted, the body fails, and life ends. Scientists have observed that the human pituitary gland also releases "death hormones" regularly. These hormones can disrupt normal bodily functions, eventually leading to death.
Current research focuses on understanding what exactly the "death hormone" is, how it operates within the body, its molecular structure, and what factors might reduce or stop its production. If these mysteries are solved, modern medical technologies such as drugs and surgery could be used to eliminate or delay the effects of the "death hormone," potentially extending human lifespan. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for future medicine and the quest for longer, healthier lives. (China Economic Net)
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