As a bullied schoolboy, the man who now claims he can complete the first human head transplant was dismally aware of his pitiable social status—"cookie-cutter nerd"—and sought fictional escape.

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The head was without blood flow for about 20 minutes, and regained only minimal movement. 1950s: More two-headed dogs. Vladimir Demikhov, a pioneer in human heart and lung transplants, grafted the ...