Explore how the ₹5,700 crore cryopreservation market is growing with the promise of immortality—and why this matters for UPSC, SSC & Banking aspirants.
Introduction: A New Chapter in Science Driven by the Desire for Immortality
Imagine a world where a person could come back to life even after death. This isn't science fiction—it's the promise offered by cryopreservation, an emerging scientific technology.
According to a recent Future Market Insights report, the global cryopreservation market is expected to reach $670 million (₹5,700 crore) by 2025, and $1.23 billion (₹10,500 crore) by 2035.
What’s more surprising is the involvement of the world’s richest and most innovative minds—Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and Larry Page—who have already signed up or invested in this futuristic concept.
In this Atharva Examwise blog, we will explore:
What is cryopreservation?
How does it work?
Why are billionaires investing in it?
What are the ethical and social concerns?
And why it’s relevant for UPSC preparation tips, SSC strategy, and banking exam insights.
What Is Cryopreservation?
Cryopreservation is a scientific process where human bodies, brains, or biological samples are preserved at -196°C using liquid nitrogen to potentially bring them back to life in the future.
What Can Be Preserved?
Stem cells
Embryos
Sperm and eggs
Blood and tissues
Entire body or only the brain
👉 Purpose:
To preserve the body until future scientific advancements can revive dead cells, offering the possibility of life after death.
Who Performs Cryopreservation?
Some leading cryonics companies currently offering this service include:
Alcor Life Extension Foundation (USA)
Cryonics Institute (USA)
KrioRus (Russia)
These organizations preserve the entire body or only the brain of those who hope to be revived in the future.
How Much Does It Cost?
Cryopreservation is an expensive process.
| Option | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Whole Body | ₹1.6 crore – ₹2.5 crore |
| Brain Only (Neuro) | ₹65 lakh – ₹85 lakh |
Many companies also charge annual maintenance fees.
Which Billionaires Are Interested?
| Name | Identity | Involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bezos | Amazon Founder | Signed up and invested |
| Sam Altman | CEO, OpenAI | Signed up, highly optimistic |
| Peter Thiel | Co-founder, PayPal | Major investor in longevity research |
| Larry Page | Co-founder, Google | Supports life-extension technology |
🧬 Is Cryopreservation Scientifically Possible?
So far, no human preserved through cryonics has ever been successfully revived.
However, a few small organisms like:
Frogs
Microscopic worms
have been cryogenically frozen and revived.
Scientists are hopeful that future advancements in:
Stem cell therapy
Nanotechnology
Genetic engineering
may one day make it possible to bring humans back to life. But currently, it's all hypothetical.
Ethical and Social Debate
Cryopreservation raises several deep questions and moral dilemmas.
Key Concerns:
Should humans even pursue immortality?
Does this challenge the natural order of life and death?
The process is affordable only to the rich, raising concerns about social inequality.
Critics believe resources should be spent on solving present-day problems, not on unproven future technologies.
Why Is This Relevant for Competitive Exam Aspirants?
This topic touches on science, economics, ethics, and emerging technologies—all crucial for UPSC and other competitive exams.
Useful Applications:
Essay & Ethics (UPSC Mains) – for debates around science vs. morality.
GS Paper 3 (Science & Tech) – as a futuristic innovation example.
SSC & Banking Exams – for General Awareness sections.
Interview preparation – to present an informed viewpoint on future tech.
✅ Key Takeaways for Exam Preparation
Cryopreservation is a developing scientific method aimed at preserving bodies to potentially bring them back to life in the future.
While currently theoretical, it is attracting billionaire investors and global attention.
The technology sparks intense debates around ethics, access, and natural order.
For aspirants, it offers a rich topic for essays, ethics papers, science sections, and interviews.
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