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R. Douglas Fields, Ph.D.

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Italian Doctor to Perform Head Transplant on Donald Trump—Fake News?

May 2, 2017 by R. Douglas Fields Leave a Comment

Italian Neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero has made headlines around the world with his plans to perform the first ever head transplant on a human being.  Presidential advisors in the United States have suggested that President Donald Trump would be the ideal subject for the new procedure.  Late yesterday, White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, confirmed that plans are underway for Mr. Trump to undergo the procedure as soon as possible.  When pressed for a timeline, Mr. Spicer said, “Right after the Mexicans pay for the wall.”

 

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