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Some “Berry” Good News About Brain (tissue) Transplants

Posted on 15. Mar, 2008 by .

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The central nervous system and the brain in particular are considered “immunologically privileged” sites. Brain function is so important from a survival standpoint that it is essentially “immune” to its own immune system. No immune response to a foreign antigen in the brain, means no inflammatory response and no tissue rejection. While receiving a “brain [...]

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You’re Only As Old As Your Slowest Synaptic Transmission!

Posted on 27. Jan, 2008 by .

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Alas, the idea that the brain represents an untouchable, unfathomable unchangeable inner sanctum is finally dead! The brain as it turns out is fully touchable, understandable (within limits) and most importantly subject to change. So touchable and changeable that your response to psychological stressors and whether you have an appetite for blueberries will influence the [...]

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